Cuesta vs. Saddleback
Both Cuesta College and Saddleback College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and Saddleback College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Saddleback's tuition ($13,732) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,000).
- Saddleback's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Saddleback (18,370 students) is larger than Cuesta (10,437 students) with more enrolled students.
- Saddleback ($3,621) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,412).
- Cuesta's graduation rate (44%) is higher than Saddleback (42%).

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

Saddleback College
Public, 2-4 years • Mission Viejo, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,432 In-State
$13,732 out-of-state
$13,732 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,621
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
18,370 (All undergraduate)
9,182 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
258 Faculties (full-time)
582 Staffs (full-time)
$106,005 Faculty Salary
$92,635 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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