Valley College vs. Merced
Both Los Angeles Valley College and Merced College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Los Angeles Valley College and Merced College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Valley College's tuition ($10,130) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
- Valley College (15,733 students) is larger than Merced (11,835 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than Valley College ($4,095).
- Valley College's graduation rate (41%) is higher than Merced (29%).

Los Angeles Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Valley Glen, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,130 out-of-state
$10,130 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,095
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
15,733 (All undergraduate)
8,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
184 Faculties (full-time)
420 Staffs (full-time)
$94,151 Faculty Salary
$75,474 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
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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