Merced vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria'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-Santa Maria (163 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,835) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($4,687).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate (49%) 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
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Private, 2-4 years • Santa Maria, CA #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,997
Financial Aid
$4,687
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
163 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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