Pierce College vs. Merced
Both Los Angeles Pierce College and Merced College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Los Angeles Pierce College and Merced College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Pierce College's tuition ($10,572) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than Pierce College (30 to 1).
- Pierce College (16,906 students) is larger than Merced (12,472 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Pierce College ($4,090).
- Pierce College's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Merced (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,572 out-of-state
$10,572 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,090
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,906 (All undergraduate)
7,515 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
219 Faculties (full-time)
499 Staffs (full-time)
$112,856 Faculty Salary
$87,457 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,200 In-State
$8,520 out-of-state
$8,520 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,329
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,472 (All undergraduate)
5,000 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
28 to 1 Students to Faculty
201 Faculties (full-time)
506 Staffs (full-time)
$93,878 Faculty Salary
$79,757 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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