Merced vs. Valley College of Medical Careers
Both Merced College and Valley College of Medical Careers are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Valley College of Medical Careers with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Valley College of Medical Careers's tuition ($15,550) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Valley College of Medical Careers's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Merced (28 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Valley College of Medical Careers (57 students) with more enrolled students.
- Valley College of Medical Careers ($5,632) has higher amount of financial aid than Merced ($5,329).
- Valley College of Medical Careers's graduation rate (79%) 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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$15,550
Financial Aid
$5,632
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Enrollment
57 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
8% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
6 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$41,006 Faculty Salary
$49,356 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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