Cuesta vs. Central Coast
Both Cuesta College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and Central Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central Coast's tuition ($18,560) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,000).
- Central Coast's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Cuesta (10,437 students) is larger than Central Coast (565 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($4,436) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,412).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (89%) is higher than Cuesta (44%).

Cuesta College
Public, 2-4 years • San Luis Obispo, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,340 In-State
$11,000 out-of-state
$11,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,412
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,437 (All undergraduate)
3,221 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
134 Faculties (full-time)
387 Staffs (full-time)
$94,329 Faculty Salary
$70,359 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$18,560
Financial Aid
$4,436
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Enrollment
565 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$51,058 Faculty Salary
$96,226 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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