Merced vs. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Both Merced College and Universal Technical Institute-Southern California are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Universal Technical Institute-Southern California with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's tuition ($44,450) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California (46 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California (1,701 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Universal Technical Institute-Southern California ($5,114).
- Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's graduation rate (63%) 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
$44,450
Financial Aid
$5,114
Largest Vocational Programs
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Enrollment
1,701 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
46 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
68 Staffs (full-time)
$60,846 Faculty Salary
$75,041 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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