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Overview |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,103 | 662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmerced.edu | sum.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $9,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,340 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,549 | $19,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $6,083 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 62% |
Admission |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,920 | 103 | ||
| Admitted | 26,766 | 86 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,899 | $29,804 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $308 |
Diversity |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UC Merced | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 662 students)
UC Merced vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Merced or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary?
- University of California Merced is 20.5% more expensive to attend than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.7% higher at UC Merced than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($41,636.00 vs. $9,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($13,549 vs. $19,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary are 162.1% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,380 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (83% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 325.3% larger than aid received SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary ($25,868 vs. $6,083)
UC Merced vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Merced or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary or UC Merced .
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary (83.5%)
UC Merced vs. SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Merced or SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary? 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 SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary and UC Merced.
- The graduation rate at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is higher than University of California Merced (100% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $9,905 lower median federal student loan debt than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($19,899 vs. $29,804)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary graduates. ($205 vs. $308)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/