Merced vs. Porterville
Both Merced College and Porterville College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Porterville College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Porterville's tuition ($11,308) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Porterville's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Porterville (4,784 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Porterville ($5,066).
- Merced's graduation rate (36%) is higher than Porterville (34%).

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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,438 In-State
$11,308 out-of-state
$11,308 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,066
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,784 (All undergraduate)
1,597 Online Students
Graduation Rate
34% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
51% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
72 Faculties (full-time)
161 Staffs (full-time)
$103,329 Faculty Salary
$77,912 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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