Merced vs. American Career College-Ontario
Both Merced College and American Career College-Ontario are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and American Career College-Ontario with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- American Career College-Ontario's tuition ($39,050) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
- Merced (11,835 students) is larger than American Career College-Ontario (2,014 students) with more enrolled students.
- American Career College-Ontario ($5,756) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($4,835).
- American Career College-Ontario's graduation rate (62%) is higher than Merced (29%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$39,050
Financial Aid
$5,756
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Enrollment
2,014 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
39 Faculties (full-time)
100 Staffs (full-time)
$56,359 Faculty Salary
$79,435 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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