Merritt vs. Central Coast
Both Merritt College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt 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 Merritt ($9,898).
- Central Coast's students to faculty ratio (30 to 1) is lower than Merritt (33 to 1).
- Merritt (7,022 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($5,263) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,990).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Merritt (26%).

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

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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More rivals of Central Coast
- vs. San Jose-Evergreen Community College District
- vs. Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
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- vs. Advanced Computing Institute
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- vs. Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
