Merritt vs. High Desert Medical
Both Merritt College and High Desert Medical College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and High Desert Medical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- High Desert Medical's tuition ($52,610) is more expensive than Merritt ($8,703).
- High Desert Medical's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than Merritt (26 to 1).
- Merritt (6,514 students) is larger than High Desert Medical (1,663 students) with more enrolled students.
- High Desert Medical ($6,790) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,648).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (56%) is higher than Merritt (20%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,167 In-State
$8,703 out-of-state
$8,703 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,648
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
6,514 (All undergraduate)
4,379 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
57% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
53 Faculties (full-time)
133 Staffs (full-time)
$88,175 Faculty Salary
$76,527 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,610
Financial Aid
$6,790
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)
Enrollment
1,663 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
30 Faculties (full-time)
88 Staffs (full-time)
$51,496 Faculty Salary
$60,606 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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