Merced vs. Downey Adult School
Both Merced College and Downey Adult School are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Downey Adult School with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Merced's tuition ($8,520) is more expensive than Downey Adult School ($4,499).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than Downey Adult School (30 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Downey Adult School (953 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Downey Adult School ($4,850).
- Merced's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Downey Adult School (31%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Tuition & Fees
$4,499
Financial Aid
$4,850
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Enrollment
953 (All undergraduate)
143 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
27% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
39 Staffs (full-time)
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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