SCC vs. High Desert Medical
Both Santiago Canyon College and High Desert Medical College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santiago Canyon College and High Desert Medical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- High Desert Medical's tuition ($52,610) is more expensive than SCC ($9,612).
- High Desert Medical's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than SCC (34 to 1).
- SCC (11,979 students) is larger than High Desert Medical (1,803 students) with more enrolled students.
- High Desert Medical ($5,253) has higher amount of financial aid than SCC ($3,730).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (66%) is higher than SCC (47%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,610
Financial Aid
$5,253
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Enrollment
1,803 (All undergraduate)
15 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
130 Staffs (full-time)
$51,496 Faculty Salary
$60,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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Campus Living
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