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Overview |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,562 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,493 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,823 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,474 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,699 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 81% |
Admission |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,915 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 7,305 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $205 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than TAMUK based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 6,562 students)
TAMUK vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 130.4% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.4% higher at UC Merced than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($42,611.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than UC Merced ($10,474 vs. $13,232)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 87.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,823 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than University of California Merced (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 112.6% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Kingsville ($24,868 vs. $11,699)
TAMUK vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 88 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
TAMUK vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (58% vs. 33%)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $263 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($19,636 vs. $19,899)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($203 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/