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Overview |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 114 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | epic.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,964 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,964 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,276 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Epic Bible College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Epic Bible College based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 114 students)
Epic Bible College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Epic Bible College or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 29% more expensive to attend than Epic Bible College for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $8,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 364.5% higher at UC Merced than Epic Bible College ($41,636.00 vs. $8,964.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Epic Bible College are 57.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,276 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Epic Bible College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Epic Bible College ($25,868 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Epic Bible College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Epic Bible College .
Epic Bible College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Epic Bible College 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 Epic Bible College.
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Epic Bible College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/