Merced vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
Both Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's tuition ($26,444) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage (342 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage ($5,047).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's graduation rate (70%) 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
$5,047
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
342 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
28 Staffs (full-time)
$81,329 Faculty Salary
$58,658 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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