Golden West vs. Central Coast
Both Golden West College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West College and Central Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central Coast's tuition ($18,614) is more expensive than Golden West ($11,628).
- Golden West's students to faculty ratio (29 to 1) is lower than Central Coast (30 to 1).
- Golden West (10,721 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($5,263) has higher amount of financial aid than Golden West ($4,127).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Golden West (49%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,380 In-State
$11,628 out-of-state
$11,628 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,127
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,721 (All undergraduate)
4,277 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$126,077 Faculty Salary
$104,068 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$18,614
Financial Aid
$5,263
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
631 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$61,750 Faculty Salary
$102,905 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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- vs. Lake Tahoe Community College
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- vs. Brightwood College-Los Angeles-Van Nuys
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More rivals of Central Coast
- vs. San Jose-Evergreen Community College District
- vs. Cerro Coso Community College
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
- vs. South Coast College
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- vs. Los Rios Community College District Office
- vs. Brightwood College-Palm Springs
- vs. West Valley College
- vs. Ohlone College
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- vs. Berkeley City College
- vs. Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
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- vs. Clovis Community College
- vs. Carrington College-San Jose
