Merced vs. Napa Valley
Both Merced College and Napa Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Napa Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Napa Valley's tuition ($11,908) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Napa Valley's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Merced (27 to 1).
- Merced (11,835 students) is larger than Napa Valley (4,213 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than Napa Valley ($2,668).
- Napa Valley's graduation rate (32%) 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

Napa Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Napa, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$11,908 out-of-state
$11,908 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,668
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,213 (All undergraduate)
1,620 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
99 Faculties (full-time)
253 Staffs (full-time)
$88,250 Faculty Salary
$79,152 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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