Hartnell vs. Merced
Both Hartnell College and Merced College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Hartnell College and Merced College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Hartnell's tuition ($8,994) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Hartnell's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Merced (27 to 1).
- Merced (11,835 students) is larger than Hartnell (8,478 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than Hartnell ($4,064).
- Hartnell's graduation rate (30%) is higher than Merced (29%).

Hartnell College
Public, 2-4 years • Salinas, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,404 In-State
$8,994 out-of-state
$8,994 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,064
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
8,478 (All undergraduate)
1,574 Online Students
Graduation Rate
30% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
274 Faculties (full-time)
499 Staffs (full-time)
$87,822 Faculty Salary
$75,330 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Merced College
Public, 2-4 years • Merced, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,194 In-State
$8,154 out-of-state
$8,154 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,835
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,835 (All undergraduate)
4,809 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
201 Faculties (full-time)
506 Staffs (full-time)
$79,439 Faculty Salary
$69,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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