Cuesta vs. National Career
Both Cuesta College and National Career College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and National Career College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- National Career's tuition ($14,350) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,000).
- National Career's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Cuesta (10,437 students) is larger than National Career (366 students) with more enrolled students.
- National Career ($7,059) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,412).
- National Career's graduation rate (68%) 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
$14,350
Financial Aid
$7,059
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Enrollment
366 (All undergraduate)
6 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
$58,231 Faculty Salary
$91,203 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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