Cuesta vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Cuesta College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta 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 Cuesta ($11,000).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Cuesta (9,908 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 Cuesta ($3,834).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (48%) is higher than Cuesta (43%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,340 In-State
$11,000 out-of-state
$11,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,834
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
9,908 (All undergraduate)
3,285 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
393 Staffs (full-time)
$94,329 Faculty Salary
$70,359 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered 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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