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Berkeley City College Laney College CMC DVC Solano College Mt. San Jacinto CCD| Contra Costa College | College of the Desert | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
| Location | San Pablo, CA | Palm Desert, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,832 | 10,382 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | contracosta.edu | collegeofthedesert.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,475 | $13,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,840 | $6,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,338 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $55 |
Diversity |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CCC | College of the Desert | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Desert is larger than than CCC based on total student enrollment (10,382 students vs. 5,832 students)
CCC vs. College of the Desert Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCC or College of the Desert?
- Contra Costa College and College of the Desert cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at College of the Desert than Contra Costa College ($9,100.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Contra Costa College than College of the Desert ($8,475 vs. $13,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Desert are 15.2% lower than costs at Contra Costa College ($17,784 vs. $20,493)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Desert than Contra Costa College (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Desert students is 39.6% larger than aid received Contra Costa College ($6,758 vs. $4,840)
Which college is harder to get into, CCC or College of the Desert? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Desert or CCC .
CCC vs. College of the Desert Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCC or College of the Desert? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between College of the Desert and CCC.
- Graduates from Contra Costa College earn on average $1,900 more per year than College of the Desert graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,100)
- More College of the Desert graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCC students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/