Cuesta vs. North-West College-Riverside
Both Cuesta College and North-West College-Riverside are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and North-West College-Riverside with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- North-West College-Riverside's tuition ($18,121) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,000).
- Cuesta's students to faculty ratio (27 to 1) is lower than North-West College-Riverside (32 to 1).
- Cuesta (10,437 students) is larger than North-West College-Riverside (680 students) with more enrolled students.
- North-West College-Riverside ($4,482) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,412).
- North-West College-Riverside's graduation rate (66%) 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
$18,121
Financial Aid
$4,482
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Enrollment
680 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
32 to 1 Students to Faculty
3 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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