C of the Desert vs. SCC
Both College of the Desert and Santiago Canyon College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Santiago Canyon College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SCC's tuition ($9,612) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than SCC (34 to 1).
- SCC (11,979 students) is larger than C of the Desert (10,764 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than SCC ($3,730).
- SCC's graduation rate (47%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).

College of the Desert
Public, 2-4 years • Palm Desert, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$9,586 out-of-state
$9,586 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,427
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,764 (All undergraduate)
3,635 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$99,281 Faculty Salary
$91,737 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Santiago Canyon College
Public, 2-4 years • Orange, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,164 In-State
$9,612 out-of-state
$9,612 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,730
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,979 (All undergraduate)
4,125 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
34 to 1 Students to Faculty
158 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$112,381 Faculty Salary
$102,150 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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