Merritt vs. Downey Adult School
Both Merritt College and Downey Adult School are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and Downey Adult School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Merritt's tuition ($8,703) is more expensive than Downey Adult School ($4,499).
- Merritt's students to faculty ratio (29 to 1) is lower than Downey Adult School (30 to 1).
- Merritt (6,716 students) is larger than Downey Adult School (844 students) with more enrolled students.
- Downey Adult School ($4,090) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- Downey Adult School's graduation rate (89%) 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

Downey Adult School
Public, 2-4 years • Downey, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
Financial Aid
$4,090
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Enrollment
844 (All undergraduate)
155 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
20% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
39 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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