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Overview |
Merritt College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Berkeley, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,514 | 6,122 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merritt.edu | berkeleycitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merritt College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,108 | $13,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,350 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 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 |
Merritt College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $118 | N/A |
Diversity |
Merritt College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Merritt College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merritt 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Merritt College is larger than than Berkeley City College based on total student enrollment (6,514 students vs. 6,122 students)
Merritt College vs. Berkeley City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merritt College or Berkeley City College?
- Merritt 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 the same at Merritt College as Berkeley City College ($8,472.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Berkeley City College than Merritt College ($13,672 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley City College are 0% lower than costs at Merritt College ($22,066 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merritt College than Berkeley City College (78% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Berkeley City College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Merritt College ($3,940 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Merritt 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 Merritt College .
Merritt College vs. Berkeley City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merritt 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 Merritt College.
- Graduates from Merritt College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Berkeley City College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,200)
- More Berkeley City College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (35% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/