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Overview |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 83% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 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 | 970/1190 | 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 | Apr 30, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $205 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 101.4% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at UC Merced than Humboldt State University ($41,636.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Humboldt State University ($13,549 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 54.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($12,540 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Humboldt State University (83% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 179.3% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($25,868 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 35 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
Humboldt State University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Humboldt State University (58% vs. 40%)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $399 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,899)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/