Merced vs. Orange Coast
Both Merced College and Orange Coast College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Orange Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Orange Coast's tuition ($9,992) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Orange Coast (27 to 1).
- Orange Coast (16,614 students) is larger than Merced (10,214 students) with more enrolled students.
- Orange Coast ($5,069) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($4,475).
- Orange Coast's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Merced (29%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,194 In-State
$8,154 out-of-state
$8,154 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,475
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,214 (All undergraduate)
4,418 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
191 Faculties (full-time)
476 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
$1,208 In-State
$9,992 out-of-state
$9,992 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,069
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,614 (All undergraduate)
2,668 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
264 Faculties (full-time)
616 Staffs (full-time)
$105,539 Faculty Salary
$84,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$17,297 annual charge
-800 capacity
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