Orange Coast vs. North-West College-Long Beach
Both Orange Coast College and North-West College-Long Beach are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Orange Coast College and North-West College-Long Beach with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- North-West College-Long Beach's tuition ($37,419) is more expensive than Orange Coast ($9,992).
- Orange Coast's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than North-West College-Long Beach (29 to 1).
- Orange Coast (17,085 students) is larger than North-West College-Long Beach (576 students) with more enrolled students.
- North-West College-Long Beach ($4,248) has higher amount of financial aid than Orange Coast ($4,089).
- North-West College-Long Beach's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Orange Coast (45%).

Orange Coast College
Public, 2-4 years • Costa Mesa, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,208 In-State
$9,992 out-of-state
$9,992 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,089
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,085 (All undergraduate)
2,255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
257 Faculties (full-time)
581 Staffs (full-time)
$105,539 Faculty Salary
$84,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$19,159 annual charge
-800 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$37,419
Financial Aid
$4,248
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Enrollment
576 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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