Golden West vs. Merritt
Both Golden West College and Merritt College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West College and Merritt 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 Merritt ($9,898).
- Golden West's students to faculty ratio (29 to 1) is lower than Merritt (33 to 1).
- Golden West (10,721 students) is larger than Merritt (7,022 students) with more enrolled students.
- Golden West ($4,127) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,990).
- Golden West's graduation rate (49%) is higher than Merritt (26%).

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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,258 In-State
$9,898 out-of-state
$9,898 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,990
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,022 (All undergraduate)
3,355 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
33 to 1 Students to Faculty
73 Faculties (full-time)
149 Staffs (full-time)
$109,850 Faculty Salary
$94,707 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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