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Overview |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Van Nuys, TX | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 579 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kingsuniversity.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,400 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,400 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,717 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,878 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,250 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 88% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 29, 2026 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
King's University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than King's University based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 579 students)
King's University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, King's University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 3.8% more expensive to attend than King's University for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.8% higher at UC Merced than King's University ($42,611.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than King's University ($13,232 vs. $23,878)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King's University are 73.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,717 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's University than University of California Merced (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 1,889.4% larger than aid received King's University ($24,868 vs. $1,250)
King's University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, King's University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or King's University .
- The average SAT score at King's University (1073) is 48 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming King's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UC Merced (23)
- King's University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
King's University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, King's 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 King's University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than King's University (58% vs. 50%)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King's University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/