Merritt vs. SBCC
Both Merritt College and Santa Barbara City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and Santa Barbara City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SBCC's tuition ($10,186) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Merritt's students to faculty ratio (29 to 1) is lower than SBCC (35 to 1).
- SBCC (12,345 students) is larger than Merritt (6,716 students) with more enrolled students.
- SBCC ($3,749) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- SBCC's graduation rate (36%) 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

Santa Barbara City College
Public, 2-4 years • Santa Barbara, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,234 In-State
$10,186 out-of-state
$10,186 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,749
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,345 (All undergraduate)
3,826 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
35 to 1 Students to Faculty
213 Faculties (full-time)
545 Staffs (full-time)
$89,328 Faculty Salary
$73,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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