Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UC Riverside UCSC CSU UC Davis San Jose State Azusa Pacific University Cal State Fullerton San Diego State Cal Poly California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Whittier College San Francisco State| University of La Verne | University of California Merced | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,596 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $11,834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,216 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,314 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,813 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 5,242 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 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 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
La Verne | UC Merced | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | 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 La Verne based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 5,596 students)
La Verne vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or UC Merced?
- University of La Verne is 287.4% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($45,850.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at La Verne than University of California Merced ($45,850.00 vs. $42,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than La Verne ($13,232 vs. $27,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 33.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($15,180 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than University of California Merced (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 38% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($34,314 vs. $24,868)
La Verne vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at University of La Verne (1034) is 9 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- La Verne has a higher acceptance rate (48.5%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
La Verne vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at La Verne is the same as at University of California Merced (58% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than La Verne graduates. ($19,899 vs. $25,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than La Verne graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Verne students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/