Merced vs. Saddleback
Both Merced College and Saddleback College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Saddleback College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Saddleback's tuition ($13,732) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Saddleback's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than Merced (27 to 1).
- Saddleback (18,370 students) is larger than Merced (11,835 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than Saddleback ($3,621).
- Saddleback's graduation rate (42%) 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

Saddleback College
Public, 2-4 years • Mission Viejo, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,432 In-State
$13,732 out-of-state
$13,732 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,621
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
18,370 (All undergraduate)
9,182 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
258 Faculties (full-time)
582 Staffs (full-time)
$106,005 Faculty Salary
$92,635 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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