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Overview |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Laguna Beach, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 760 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lagunacollege.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,600 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,600 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,991 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,896 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,841 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 361 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 319 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.4% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,699 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $205 |
Diversity |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Laguna College of Art and Design | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Laguna College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 760 students)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laguna College of Art and Design or UC Merced?
- Laguna College of Art and Design is 199.2% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($34,600.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at UC Merced than Laguna College of Art and Design ($41,636.00 vs. $34,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Laguna College of Art and Design ($13,549 vs. $42,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laguna College of Art and Design are 13.8% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($16,991 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laguna College of Art and Design than University of California Merced (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 118.5% larger than aid received Laguna College of Art and Design ($25,868 vs. $11,841)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Laguna College of Art and Design or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Laguna College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman Laguna College of Art and Design students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Laguna College of Art and Design (88.4%)
Laguna College of Art and Design vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laguna College of Art and Design 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 Laguna College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Laguna College of Art and Design (58% vs. 56%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($19,899 vs. $26,699)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($205 vs. $276)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laguna College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/