Merced vs. West Valley
Both Merced College and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merced College and West Valley College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- West Valley's tuition ($8,702) is more expensive than Merced ($8,154).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than Merced (25 to 1).
- Merced (10,214 students) is larger than West Valley (6,513 students) with more enrolled students.
- Merced ($4,475) has higher amount of financial aid than West Valley ($4,220).
- West Valley's graduation rate (45%) is higher than Merced (29%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,194 In-State
$8,154 out-of-state
$8,154 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,475
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,214 (All undergraduate)
4,418 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
191 Faculties (full-time)
476 Staffs (full-time)
$79,439 Faculty Salary
$69,447 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,490 In-State
$8,702 out-of-state
$8,702 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,220
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,513 (All undergraduate)
2,775 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
172 Faculties (full-time)
294 Staffs (full-time)
$112,179 Faculty Salary
$110,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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