Merced vs. South Coast
Both Merced College and South Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and South Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- South Coast's tuition ($13,494) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- South Coast's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than South Coast (306 students) with more enrolled students.
- South Coast ($5,935) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($5,329).
- Merced's graduation rate (36%) is higher than South Coast (17%).

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
$13,494
Financial Aid
$5,935
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
306 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
50% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$71,621 Faculty Salary
$96,374 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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