Merritt vs. West Valley
Both Merritt College and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and West Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Merritt's tuition ($9,898) is more expensive than West Valley ($9,320).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (29 to 1) is lower than Merritt (33 to 1).
- West Valley (7,655 students) is larger than Merritt (7,022 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Valley ($3,522) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,990).
- West Valley's graduation rate (51%) 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
$1,490 In-State
$9,320 out-of-state
$9,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,522
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,655 (All undergraduate)
2,975 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
223 Staffs (full-time)
$141,231 Faculty Salary
$139,342 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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More rivals of West Valley
- vs. California Career Institute
- vs. Imperial Valley College
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- vs. FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
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