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CSM City College of San Francisco Canada College De Anza College CMC Foothill College SMC Mt. San Jacinto CCD| College of the Desert | Skyline College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of the Desert | Skyline College | ||
| Location | Palm Desert, CA | San Bruno, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,382 | 8,523 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofthedesert.edu | skylinecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Desert | Skyline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,100 | $9,434 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,704 | $5,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,758 | $6,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 80% |
Admission |
College of the Desert | Skyline College | ||
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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 the Desert | Skyline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,338 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $55 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Desert | Skyline College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 68% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Desert | Skyline College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Desert | Skyline College | ||
| 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 Skyline College based on total student enrollment (10,382 students vs. 8,523 students)
College of the Desert vs. Skyline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Desert or Skyline College?
- College of the Desert and Skyline College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Skyline College than College of the Desert ($9,434.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skyline College than College of the Desert ($5,161 vs. $13,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Desert are 17.3% lower than costs at Skyline College ($17,784 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Desert than Skyline College (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Desert students is 5.5% larger than aid received Skyline College ($6,758 vs. $6,408)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Desert or Skyline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College or College of the Desert .
College of the Desert vs. Skyline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Desert or Skyline College? 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 Skyline College and College of the Desert.
- Graduates from Skyline College earn on average $8,200 more per year than College of the Desert graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $35,100)
- More Skyline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Desert students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/