Merced vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Both Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's tuition ($26,444) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (33 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (364 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ($4,411).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's graduation rate (80%) 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
$26,444
Financial Aid
$4,411
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Electrician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Enrollment
364 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
33 to 1 Students to Faculty
9 Faculties (full-time)
21 Staffs (full-time)
$55,840 Faculty Salary
$55,837 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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