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Overview |
Merritt College | Norco College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,514 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | merritt.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Merritt College | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,108 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,350 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 89% |
Admission |
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| 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 | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $118 | $82 |
Diversity |
Merritt College | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Merritt College | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Merritt College | Norco College | ||
| 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
- Norco College is larger than than Merritt College based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 6,514 students)
Merritt College vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Merritt College or Norco College?
- Norco College is 25% more expensive to attend than Merritt College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Norco College than Merritt College ($11,334.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than Merritt College ($5,871 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 12.2% lower than costs at Merritt College ($19,674 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Merritt College (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 62.5% larger than aid received Merritt College ($5,444 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Merritt College or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or Merritt College .
Merritt College vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Merritt College or Norco 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 Norco College and Merritt College.
- Norco College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Merritt College graduates. ($8,000 vs. $11,500)
- Norco College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Merritt College graduates. ($82 vs. $118)
- More Norco College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (41% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/