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Overview |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | Walnut, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,214 | 26,256 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccd.edu | mtsac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,800 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,934 | $5,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,004 | $6,838 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
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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 | Mt. SAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $46 |
Diversity |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merced College | Mt. SAC | ||
| 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
- Mt. San Antonio College is larger than than Merced College based on total student enrollment (26,256 students vs. 10,214 students)
Merced College vs. Mt. SAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merced College or Mt. SAC?
- Mt. San Antonio College 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 28.6% higher at Mt. SAC than Merced College ($10,032.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mt. San Antonio College than Merced College ($5,528 vs. $6,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mt. San Antonio College are 0% lower than costs at Merced College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than Mt. San Antonio College (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Mt. San Antonio College ($7,004 vs. $6,838)
Which college is harder to get into, Merced College or Mt. SAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mt. SAC or Merced College .
Merced College vs. Mt. SAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merced College or Mt. SAC? 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 Mt. SAC and Merced College.
- Graduates from Mt. San Antonio College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/