Merced vs. Brightwood College-Bakersfield
Both Merced College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Brightwood College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's tuition ($16,614) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Brightwood College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than Merced (27 to 1).
- Merced (11,835 students) is larger than Brightwood College-Bakersfield (170 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($4,835).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
Tuition & Fees
$16,614
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
170 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$62,470 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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