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MJC College of the Canyons Fresno City College| Antelope Valley College | Merced College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
| Location | Lancaster, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,937 | 11,835 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | avc.edu | mccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,208 | $8,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $19,431 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,294 | $6,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,145 | $6,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 86% |
Admission |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | N/A |
Diversity |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Antelope Valley College | Merced College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Antelope Valley College is larger than than Merced College based on total student enrollment (12,937 students vs. 11,835 students)
Antelope Valley College vs. Merced College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Antelope Valley College or Merced College?
- Antelope Valley College and Merced College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Antelope Valley College than Merced College ($8,208.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merced College than Antelope Valley College ($6,271 vs. $8,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Antelope Valley College are 63.3% lower than costs at Merced College ($11,900 vs. $19,431)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than Antelope Valley College (86% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Antelope Valley College students is 121.7% larger than aid received Merced College ($14,145 vs. $6,379)
Which college is harder to get into, Antelope Valley College or Merced College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merced College or Antelope Valley College .
Antelope Valley College vs. Merced College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Antelope Valley College or Merced College? 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 Merced College and Antelope Valley College.
- Graduates from Antelope Valley College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/