Merced vs. National Career
Both Merced College and National Career College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and National Career College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- National Career's tuition ($31,325) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- National Career's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than National Career (398 students) with more enrolled students.
- National Career ($7,590) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($5,329).
- National Career's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Merced (36%).

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
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$31,325
Financial Aid
$7,590
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Enrollment
398 (All undergraduate)
16 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
$54,449 Faculty Salary
$126,071 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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