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Overview |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Location | Merced, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,103 | 4,475 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ucmerced.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $21,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $21,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,340 | $9,027 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,549 | $27,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,868 | $7,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 67% |
Admission |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,920 | - | ||
| Admitted | 26,766 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,899 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $344 |
Diversity |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UC Merced | West Coast University-Orange County | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than West Coast University-Orange County based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 4,475 students)
UC Merced vs. West Coast University-Orange County Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Merced or West Coast University-Orange County?
- West Coast University Orange County is 87.2% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($21,646.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at UC Merced than West Coast University Orange County ($41,636.00 vs. $21,646.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than West Coast University-Orange County ($13,549 vs. $27,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Orange County are 114.2% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($9,027 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than West Coast University Orange County (83% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 233.3% larger than aid received West Coast University Orange County ($25,868 vs. $7,762)
Which college is harder to get into, UC Merced or West Coast University-Orange County? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Orange County or UC Merced .
UC Merced vs. West Coast University-Orange County Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Merced or West Coast University-Orange County? 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 West Coast University-Orange County and UC Merced.
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $13,433 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Orange County graduates. ($19,899 vs. $33,332)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Orange County graduates. ($205 vs. $344)
- More West Coast University-Orange County graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/