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Overview |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
| Location | Woodland Hills, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,372 | 6,514 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piercecollege.edu | merritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,422 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,154 | $3,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 78% |
Admission |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $118 |
Diversity |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pierce College | Merritt College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Los Angeles Pierce College is larger than than Merritt College based on total student enrollment (15,372 students vs. 6,514 students)
Pierce College vs. Merritt College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pierce College or Merritt College?
- Los Angeles Pierce College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Merritt College for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Pierce College than Merritt College ($9,828.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Angeles Pierce College than Merritt College ($13,422 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Angeles Pierce College are 24.1% lower than costs at Merritt College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merritt College than Los Angeles Pierce College (78% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Pierce College students is 113.6% larger than aid received Merritt College ($7,154 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Pierce College or Merritt College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merritt College or Pierce College .
Pierce College vs. Merritt College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pierce College or Merritt College? 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 Merritt College and Pierce College.
- Graduates of Los Angeles Pierce College and Merritt College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,800 vs. $39,800)
- Los Angeles Pierce College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merritt College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $11,500)
- Pierce College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Merritt College graduates. ($108 vs. $118)
- More Pierce College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/