C of the Desert vs. Ventura
Both College of the Desert and Ventura College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Ventura College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- C of the Desert's tuition ($9,586) is more expensive than Ventura ($8,642).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Ventura (27 to 1).
- Ventura (11,367 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 Ventura ($3,956).
- Ventura's graduation rate (43%) 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

Ventura College
Public, 2-4 years • Ventura, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,412 In-State
$8,642 out-of-state
$8,642 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,956
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,367 (All undergraduate)
6,176 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
164 Faculties (full-time)
338 Staffs (full-time)
$85,875 Faculty Salary
$79,146 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living
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