Merritt vs. South Coast
Both Merritt College and South Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and South Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- South Coast's tuition ($13,409) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- South Coast's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Merritt (29 to 1).
- Merritt (6,716 students) is larger than South Coast (241 students) with more enrolled students.
- South Coast ($5,190) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($2,048).
- South Coast's graduation rate (33%) 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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$13,409
Financial Aid
$5,190
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
241 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$44,466 Faculty Salary
$77,443 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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