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Overview |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Palm Desert, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 10,382 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | collegeofthedesert.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $9,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $13,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $6,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,338 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $55 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Chaffey College | College of the Desert | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | 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
- Chaffey College is larger than than College of the Desert based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 10,382 students)
Chaffey College vs. College of the Desert Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or College of the Desert?
- College of the Desert is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Chaffey College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Chaffey College than College of the Desert ($9,312.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Desert than Chaffey College ($13,704 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Desert are 0% lower than costs at Chaffey College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than College of the Desert (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Desert students is 20.8% larger than aid received Chaffey College ($6,758 vs. $5,595)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey 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 Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. College of the Desert Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey 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 Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Chaffey College earn on average $200 more per year than College of the Desert graduates after ten years. ($35,300 vs. $35,100)
- More Chaffey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Desert students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/