Merced vs. Southern California Health Institute
Both Merced College and Southern California Health Institute are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Southern California Health Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Southern California Health Institute's tuition ($14,700) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Southern California Health Institute's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Southern California Health Institute (156 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Southern California Health Institute ($3,650).
- Southern California Health Institute's graduation rate (87%) 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
$14,700
Financial Aid
$3,650
Largest Vocational Programs
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Physical Fitness Technician
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Physical Fitness Technician
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)
Enrollment
156 (All undergraduate)
12 Online Students
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
13 Staffs (full-time)
$48,750 Faculty Salary
$81,667 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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