Cuesta vs. Golden West
Both Cuesta College and Golden West College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and Golden West College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Golden West's tuition ($11,628) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,010).
- Cuesta's students to faculty ratio (27 to 1) is lower than Golden West (29 to 1).
- Cuesta (11,283 students) is larger than Golden West (10,721 students) with more enrolled students.
- Golden West ($4,127) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,700).
- Golden West's graduation rate (49%) 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
$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
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