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Taft College Boise State CMC DMACC San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula Mt. San Jacinto CCD| Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
| Location | Bakersfield, CA | Palm Desert, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,873 | 10,382 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bakersfieldcollege.edu | collegeofthedesert.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $9,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,878 | $13,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,010 | $6,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Bakersfield College | 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 |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,955 | $5,338 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $55 |
Diversity |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bakersfield College | College of the Desert | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bakersfield College is larger than than College of the Desert based on total student enrollment (26,873 students vs. 10,382 students)
Bakersfield College vs. College of the Desert Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bakersfield College or College of the Desert?
- Bakersfield College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than College of the Desert for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Bakersfield College than College of the Desert ($9,510.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bakersfield College than College of the Desert ($8,878 vs. $13,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bakersfield College are 3.1% lower than costs at College of the Desert ($17,253 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bakersfield College than College of the Desert (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Desert students is 12.4% larger than aid received Bakersfield College ($6,758 vs. $6,010)
Which college is harder to get into, Bakersfield College 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 Bakersfield College .
Bakersfield College vs. College of the Desert Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bakersfield College 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 Bakersfield College.
- Graduates from College of the Desert earn on average $200 more per year than Bakersfield College graduates after ten years. ($35,100 vs. $34,900)
- College of the Desert students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Bakersfield College graduates. ($5,338 vs. $8,955)
- College of the Desert graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bakersfield College graduates. ($55 vs. $92)
- More College of the Desert graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bakersfield College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/