Merritt vs. Bellus Academy-Poway
Both Merritt College and Bellus Academy-Poway are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and Bellus Academy-Poway with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Bellus Academy-Poway's tuition ($15,548) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Bellus Academy-Poway's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Merritt (29 to 1).
- Merritt (6,716 students) is larger than Bellus Academy-Poway (369 students) with more enrolled students.
- Bellus Academy-Poway ($5,145) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- Bellus Academy-Poway's graduation rate (64%) is higher than Merritt (21%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$15,548
Financial Aid
$5,145
Largest Vocational Programs
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Barbering/Barber
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
Barbering/Barber
Enrollment
369 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
24 Faculties (full-time)
57 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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