Sierra vs. Central Coast
Both Sierra College and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Sierra 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 Sierra ($1,446).
- Sierra's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Central Coast (30 to 1).
- Sierra (19,125 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($5,263) has higher amount of financial aid than Sierra ($4,648).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Sierra (42%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,446
Financial Aid
$4,648
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
19,125 (All undergraduate)
7,240 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
245 Faculties (full-time)
574 Staffs (full-time)
$83,772 Faculty Salary
$89,371 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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