Merritt vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Merritt College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's tuition ($21,997) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Merritt (26 to 1).
- Merritt (6,514 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (110 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($3,872) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,648).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Merritt (20%).
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
$1,648
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,514 (All undergraduate)
4,379 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
133 Staffs (full-time)
$88,175 Faculty Salary
$76,527 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Private, 2-4 years • Santa Maria, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,997
Financial Aid
$3,872
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
110 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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