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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $205 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.6% higher at UC Merced than Pacific Oaks College ($41,636.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Oaks College are 4.3% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($18,536 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Pacific Oaks College (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($25,868 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Pacific Oaks College .
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Pacific Oaks College.
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($19,899 vs. $20,967)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($205 vs. $216)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/