Merritt vs. South Coast
Both Merritt College and South Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and South Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- South Coast's tuition ($13,494) is more expensive than Merritt ($9,898).
- South Coast's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Merritt (33 to 1).
- Merritt (7,022 students) is larger than South Coast (306 students) with more enrolled students.
- South Coast ($5,935) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,990).
- Merritt's graduation rate (26%) is higher than South Coast (17%).

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
$13,494
Financial Aid
$5,935
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
306 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
50% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$71,621 Faculty Salary
$96,374 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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More rivals of South Coast
- vs. Brightwood College-Los Angeles-Van Nuys
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- vs. Mission College
- vs. Chaffey College
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- vs. California Nurses Educational Institute
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