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SMC MJC Moorpark College Ventura College Orange Coast College De Anza College Cuesta College Los Angeles City College Pasadena City College San Diego Mesa College DVC Oxnard College| Merced College | Santa Barbara City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,214 | 12,675 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccd.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,800 | $8,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,934 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,004 | $4,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
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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 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 37:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merced College | SBCC | ||
| 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
- Santa Barbara City College is larger than than Merced College based on total student enrollment (12,675 students vs. 10,214 students)
Merced College vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merced College or SBCC?
- Merced College and SBCC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at SBCC than Merced College ($8,760.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merced College than SBCC ($6,934 vs. $14,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 0% lower than costs at Merced College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than Santa Barbara City College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 55.8% larger than aid received Santa Barbara City College ($7,004 vs. $4,496)
Which college is harder to get into, Merced College or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or Merced College .
Merced College vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merced College or SBCC? 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 SBCC and Merced College.
- Graduates from Santa Barbara City College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/