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Overview |
Gainesville College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,147 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 81% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | 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 |
Gainesville College | 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 |
Gainesville College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 419.7% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 406.6% higher at UC Merced than Gainesville State College ($42,611.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 173.9% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,408 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Gainesville State College (81% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($24,868 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
Gainesville College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/