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Overview |
BST | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 126 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bst.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
BST | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,856 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,856 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,744 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
BST | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 17 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 58.8% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
BST | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BST | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 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 |
BST | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 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 |
BST | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 0% | ||
Campus |
BST | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than BST based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 126 students)
BST vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BST or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 314.4% more expensive to attend than BST for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,392% higher at UC Merced than Berkeley School of Theology ($42,611.00 vs. $2,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley School of Theology are 28.9% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($15,744 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Berkeley School of Theology (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Berkeley School of Theology ($24,868 vs. $0)
BST vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BST or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or BST .
- BST has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
BST vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BST 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 BST.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/