Cuesta vs. NPCollege
Both Cuesta College and National Polytechnic College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and National Polytechnic College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- NPCollege's tuition ($41,267) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,000).
- NPCollege's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Cuesta (10,437 students) is larger than NPCollege (299 students) with more enrolled students.
- NPCollege ($5,413) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,412).
- NPCollege's graduation rate (73%) 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
$41,267
Financial Aid
$5,413
Largest Vocational Programs
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Enrollment
299 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
73% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
4 Faculties (full-time)
29 Staffs (full-time)
$55,274 Faculty Salary
$36,564 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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