Merritt vs. Orange Coast
Both Merritt College and Orange Coast College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and Orange Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Orange Coast's tuition ($9,992) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- Merritt's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than Orange Coast (27 to 1).
- Orange Coast (16,614 students) is larger than Merritt (6,514 students) with more enrolled students.
- Orange Coast ($5,069) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,648).
- Orange Coast's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Merritt (20%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,167 In-State
$8,703 out-of-state
$8,703 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,648
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,514 (All undergraduate)
4,379 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
133 Staffs (full-time)
$88,175 Faculty Salary
$76,527 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,208 In-State
$9,992 out-of-state
$9,992 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,069
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,614 (All undergraduate)
2,668 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
264 Faculties (full-time)
616 Staffs (full-time)
$105,539 Faculty Salary
$84,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$17,297 annual charge
-800 capacity
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