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Overview |
Merced College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | Berkeley, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,214 | 6,122 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccd.edu | berkeleycitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merced College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,800 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,934 | $13,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,004 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 70% |
Admission |
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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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Academics |
Merced College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | N/A | ||
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Diversity |
Merced College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Merced College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merced College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merced College is larger than than Berkeley City College based on total student enrollment (10,214 students vs. 6,122 students)
Merced College vs. Berkeley City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merced College or Berkeley City College?
- Merced College and Berkeley City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Berkeley City College than Merced College ($8,472.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merced College than Berkeley City College ($6,934 vs. $13,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merced College are 24.1% lower than costs at Berkeley City College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than Berkeley City College (95% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Berkeley City College ($7,004 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, Merced College or Berkeley City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley City College or Merced College .
Merced College vs. Berkeley City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merced College or Berkeley City 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 Berkeley City College and Merced College.
- Graduates from Berkeley City College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/