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Overview |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Augusta, Georgia | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,147 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aug.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,512 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,416 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,250 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,369 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 63.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 5% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
ASU | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 0 students)
ASU vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 162.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $4,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.6% higher at UC Merced than Augusta State University ($42,611.00 vs. $16,416.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta State University are 98% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,250 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Augusta State University (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Augusta State University ($24,868 vs. $0)
ASU vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or ASU .
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (54.7%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
ASU vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Augusta State University (58% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/