Merced vs. Central Coast
Both Merced College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced 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 Merced ($8,520).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than Central Coast (30 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Coast ($5,263).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Merced (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,200 In-State
$8,520 out-of-state
$8,520 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,329
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,472 (All undergraduate)
5,000 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
201 Faculties (full-time)
506 Staffs (full-time)
$93,878 Faculty Salary
$79,757 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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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