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Overview |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,911 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | samuelmerritt.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | - | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $110,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $144 |
Diversity |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | - | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Samuel Merritt University | CSUMB | ||
| 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
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,911 students)
Samuel Merritt University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Samuel Merritt University or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSUMB than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than Samuel Merritt University (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($8,702 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Samuel Merritt University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Samuel Merritt University .
Samuel Merritt University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Samuel Merritt University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Samuel Merritt University.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $65,400 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $18,750)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($144 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/