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Overview |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | masters.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,700 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,463 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,528 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 81% |
Admission |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,157 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 878 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $205 |
Diversity |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 0% | ||
Campus |
The Master's College and Seminary | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than The Master's College and Seminary based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 2,799 students)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Master's College and Seminary or UC Merced?
- The Master's College and Seminary is 203.8% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at UC Merced than The Master's College and Seminary ($42,611.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than The Master's College and Seminary ($13,232 vs. $33,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Master's College and Seminary are 48.1% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($13,700 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Master's College and Seminary than University of California Merced (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 60.1% larger than aid received The Master's College and Seminary ($24,868 vs. $15,528)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Master's College and Seminary or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or The Master's College and Seminary .
- The average SAT score at The Master's College and Seminary (1091) is 66 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming The Master's College and Seminary students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman The Master's College and Seminary students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- The Master's College and Seminary has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
The Master's College and Seminary vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Master's College and Seminary 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 The Master's College and Seminary.
- The graduation rate at The Master's College and Seminary is higher than University of California Merced (65% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than The Master's College and Seminary graduates. ($19,899 vs. $20,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than The Master's College and Seminary graduates. ($205 vs. $211)
- More The Master's College and Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/