Merritt vs. Downey Adult School
Both Merritt College and Downey Adult School are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and Downey Adult School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Merritt's tuition ($9,898) is more expensive than Downey Adult School ($4,499).
- Downey Adult School's students to faculty ratio (30 to 1) is lower than Merritt (33 to 1).
- Merritt (7,022 students) is larger than Downey Adult School (953 students) with more enrolled students.
- Downey Adult School ($4,850) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,990).
- Downey Adult School's graduation rate (31%) 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
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
Financial Aid
$4,850
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Enrollment
953 (All undergraduate)
143 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
27% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
39 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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More rivals of Downey Adult School
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