Los Angeles Southwest vs. Merritt
Both Los Angeles Southwest College and Merritt College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Los Angeles Southwest College and Merritt College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Los Angeles Southwest's tuition ($10,130) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Los Angeles Southwest's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than Merritt (29 to 1).
- Merritt (6,716 students) is larger than Los Angeles Southwest (5,267 students) with more enrolled students.
- Los Angeles Southwest ($3,777) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- Los Angeles Southwest's graduation rate (34%) is higher than Merritt (21%).

Los Angeles Southwest College
Public, 2-4 years • Los Angeles, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,130 out-of-state
$10,130 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,777
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,267 (All undergraduate)
3,513 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
77 Faculties (full-time)
185 Staffs (full-time)
$89,911 Faculty Salary
$74,562 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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