Merritt vs. Brightwood College-Bakersfield
Both Merritt College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's tuition ($16,614) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Merritt (29 to 1).
- Merritt (6,716 students) is larger than Brightwood College-Bakersfield (170 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merritt ($2,048) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$16,614
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
170 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$62,470 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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