Cuesta vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Both Cuesta College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's tuition ($42,582) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,010).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Cuesta (11,283 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (798 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($4,942) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,700).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's graduation rate (58%) is higher than Cuesta (48%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,350 In-State
$11,010 out-of-state
$11,010 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,700
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,283 (All undergraduate)
3,291 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
134 Faculties (full-time)
387 Staffs (full-time)
$107,434 Faculty Salary
$82,935 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$42,582
Financial Aid
$4,942
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Enrollment
798 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
28 Faculties (full-time)
58 Staffs (full-time)
$62,904 Faculty Salary
$56,954 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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