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Overview |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
| Location | Alameda, CA | Palm Desert, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 10,382 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | collegeofthedesert.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,641 | $13,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,738 | $6,758 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $5,338 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $55 |
Diversity |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
College of Alameda | College of the Desert | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
College of Alameda | 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 College of Alameda based on total student enrollment (10,382 students vs. 5,673 students)
College of Alameda vs. College of the Desert Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Alameda or College of the Desert?
- College of the Desert is 16.7% more expensive to attend than College of Alameda for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at College of the Desert than College of Alameda ($9,100.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Desert than College of Alameda ($13,704 vs. $15,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Desert are 24.1% lower than costs at College of Alameda ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Desert than College of Alameda (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Desert students is 42.6% larger than aid received College of Alameda ($6,758 vs. $4,738)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda .
College of Alameda vs. College of the Desert Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Alameda 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 College of Alameda.
- Graduates from College of Alameda earn on average $1,600 more per year than College of the Desert graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,100)
- More College of the Desert graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Alameda students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/