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Overview |
Chaffey College | Merritt College | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 6,514 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | merritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | Merritt College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $3,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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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 |
Chaffey College | Merritt College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $118 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | Merritt College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Chaffey College | Merritt College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | Merritt 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
- Chaffey College is larger than than Merritt College based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 6,514 students)
Chaffey College vs. Merritt College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or Merritt College?
- Chaffey College and Merritt College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Chaffey College than Merritt College ($9,312.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chaffey College than Merritt College ($14,778 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chaffey College are 24.1% lower than costs at Merritt College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than Merritt College (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chaffey College students is 67% larger than aid received Merritt College ($5,595 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or Merritt College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merritt College or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. Merritt College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or Merritt 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 Merritt College and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from Merritt College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Chaffey College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $35,300)
- More Chaffey College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/