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Overview |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,250 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,518 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,113 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,660 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,692 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.1% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $205 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (11,250 students vs. 9,147 students)
Angelo State vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 163.3% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.4% higher at UC Merced than Angelo State University ($42,611.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than UC Merced ($12,518 vs. $13,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Angelo State University are 72% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,800 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Angelo State University than University of California Merced (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 172.9% larger than aid received Angelo State University ($24,868 vs. $9,113)
Angelo State vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 55 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Angelo State (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- Angelo State has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
Angelo State vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State or UC Merced? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UC Merced and Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Angelo State University (58% vs. 30%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Angelo State graduates. ($19,899 vs. $21,456)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Angelo State graduates. ($205 vs. $221)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/