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Overview |
Merced College | CSM | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,835 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccd.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merced College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,064 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,271 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,379 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
Merced College | CSM | ||
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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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Academics |
Merced College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merced College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Merced College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Merced College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merced College | CSM | ||
| 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
- Merced College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (11,835 students vs. 9,208 students)
Merced College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merced College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Merced College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at CSM than Merced College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merced College than CSM ($6,271 vs. $6,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merced College are 61% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,431 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Merced College (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 23.7% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($6,379 vs. $5,157)
Which college is harder to get into, Merced College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Merced College .
Merced College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merced College or CSM? 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 CSM and Merced College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $14,500 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/