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Overview |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | La Puente, California | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 78 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | labi.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,950 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,950 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,140 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,640 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 30 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.2% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 90% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| 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 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LABI 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 |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 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 |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LABI College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than LABI College based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 78 students)
LABI College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LABI College or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 8.1% more expensive to attend than LABI College for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $10,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.1% higher at UC Merced than Latin American Bible Institute ($42,611.00 vs. $10,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Latin American Bible Institute than UC Merced ($9,140 vs. $13,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Latin American Bible Institute are 120.6% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,200 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Latin American Bible Institute than University of California Merced (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 340.9% larger than aid received Latin American Bible Institute ($24,868 vs. $5,640)
LABI College vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LABI College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or LABI College .
- LABI College has a higher acceptance rate (68.2%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
LABI College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LABI 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 LABI College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/