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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $205 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 73.4% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.8% higher at UC Merced than Colorado State University Pueblo ($41,636.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than UC Merced ($13,033 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 72.4% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,220 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than University of California Merced (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 142.9% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($25,868 vs. $10,649)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 55 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (58% vs. 32%)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $149 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($19,750 vs. $19,899)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($204 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/