Merced vs. TOA
Both Merced College and Theatre of Arts are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Theatre of Arts with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- TOA's tuition ($21,830) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- TOA's students to faculty ratio (3 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than TOA (10 students) with more enrolled students.
- TOA ($5,682) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($5,329).
- TOA's graduation rate (50%) 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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$21,830
Financial Aid
$5,682
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
43% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
3 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
6 Staffs (full-time)
$55,000 Faculty Salary
$42,966 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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