Merced vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Both Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario's tuition ($26,377) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Merced (27 to 1).
- Merced (11,835 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario (1,064 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ($4,217).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario's graduation rate (66%) 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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$26,377
Financial Aid
$4,217
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electrician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electrician
Enrollment
1,064 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
83 Staffs (full-time)
$61,865 Faculty Salary
$57,156 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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