Cuesta vs. Merritt
Both Cuesta College and Merritt College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and Merritt College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Cuesta's tuition ($11,000) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Cuesta's students to faculty ratio (27 to 1) is lower than Merritt (29 to 1).
- Cuesta (10,437 students) is larger than Merritt (6,716 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cuesta ($3,412) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- Cuesta's graduation rate (44%) is higher than Merritt (21%).

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

Merritt College
Public, 2-4 years • Oakland, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,167 In-State
$8,703 out-of-state
$8,703 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,048
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,716 (All undergraduate)
3,828 Online Students
Graduation Rate
21% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
73 Faculties (full-time)
149 Staffs (full-time)
$88,175 Faculty Salary
$76,527 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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