Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Merritt College | Oakland, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos College | $1,364 / $12,004 | - | 29% | 26:1 | 19,469 |
| Cuesta College | $1,340 / $11,000 | - | 43% | 27:1 | 9,908 |
| Gavilan College | $1,506 / $12,246 | - | 32% | 21:1 | 4,561 |
| Merritt College | $1,167 / $8,703 | - | 20% | 26:1 | 6,514 |
| Sacramento City College | $1,288 / $12,808 | - | 26% | 25:1 | 17,719 |
| Southwestern College | $1,344 / $9,492 | - | 31% | 22:1 | 16,530 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |