LPU vs. UC Merced
Both Life Pacific University and University of California-Merced are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Life Pacific University and University of California-Merced with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- UC Merced's tuition ($44,944) is more expensive than LPU ($20,462).
- UC Merced's acceptance rate (39.18%) is lower than LPU (93.95%).
- LPU has higher yield (28.03%) than UC Merced (9.08%).
- LPU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than UC Merced (21 to 1).
- UC Merced (9,147 students) is larger than LPU (504 students) with more enrolled students.
- UC Merced ($23,874) has higher amount of financial aid than LPU ($9,089).
- UC Merced's graduation rate (69%) is higher than LPU (57%).

Life Pacific University
Private, 4 years • San Dimas, CA #19 Faith-based Schools, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$20,462
Financial Aid
$9,089
Test Scores
Admission
93.95% Acceptance Rate
28.03% Yield
Enrollment
396 Undergraduate
108 Graduate
145 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
56% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
17 Faculties (full-time)
68 Staffs (full-time)
$55,883 Faculty Salary
$57,533 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,300 annual charge
-305 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,900 annual charge

University of California-Merced
Public, 4 years • Merced, CA #318 National Universities, #76 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,167 In-State
$44,944 out-of-state
$44,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$23,874
Test Scores
Admission
39.18% Acceptance Rate
9.08% Yield
Enrollment
8,372 Undergraduate
775 Graduate
2 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
428 Faculties (full-time)
1,792 Staffs (full-time)
$110,356 Faculty Salary
$78,132 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,341 capacity
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