Merced vs. Ventura
Both Merced College and Ventura College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and Ventura College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Ventura's tuition ($9,615) is more expensive than Merced ($8,520).
- Merced's students to faculty ratio (28 to 1) is lower than Ventura (29 to 1).
- Merced (12,472 students) is larger than Ventura (12,222 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($5,329) has higher amount of financial aid than Ventura ($4,200).
- Ventura's graduation rate (38%) 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
$1,426 In-State
$9,615 out-of-state
$9,615 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,200
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,222 (All undergraduate)
6,393 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
164 Faculties (full-time)
338 Staffs (full-time)
$97,343 Faculty Salary
$91,155 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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