Merced vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Both Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's tuition ($26,377) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
  • Merced's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (29 to 1).
  • Merced (10,214 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (229 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Merced ($4,475) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ($3,785).
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's graduation rate (60%) is higher than Merced (29%).
Merced College

Merced College

Public, 2-4 years • Merced, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,194 In-State
$8,154 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,475
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,214 (All undergraduate)
4,418 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
191 Faculties (full-time)
476 Staffs (full-time)
$79,439 Faculty Salary
$69,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$26,377
Financial Aid
$3,785
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Enrollment
229 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
$47,246 Faculty Salary
$47,269 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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