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Overview |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
| Location | San Jose, California | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,147 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #542 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nhu.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,896 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,896 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,171 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,015 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 144 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 142 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 5% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | - | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
NHU | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than NHU based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 0 students)
NHU vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NHU or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 49.9% more expensive to attend than NHU for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 439.7% higher at UC Merced than The National Hispanic University ($42,611.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than NHU ($13,232 vs. $17,171)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 101.9% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,050 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than University of California Merced (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 313.4% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($24,868 vs. $6,015)
NHU vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NHU or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or NHU .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
NHU vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NHU 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 NHU.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than The National Hispanic University (58% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/