Merced vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
Both Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno's tuition ($21,997) 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 San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno (481 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno ($4,896) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($4,835).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno's graduation rate (49%) is higher than Merced (29%).
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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
![San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno](https://storage.googleapis.com/collegeevaluator/images/state/california-state-best-colleges.jpg)
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,997
Financial Aid
$4,896
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
481 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
32 Staffs (full-time)
$46,269 Faculty Salary
$48,350 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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