Merritt vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
Both Merritt College and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Merritt College and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's tuition ($26,444) is more expensive than Merritt ($9,898).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Merritt (33 to 1).
- Merritt (7,022 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage (342 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage ($5,047) has higher amount of financial aid than Merritt ($1,990).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage's graduation rate (70%) is higher than Merritt (26%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,258 In-State
$9,898 out-of-state
$9,898 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$1,990
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,022 (All undergraduate)
3,355 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
55% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
33 to 1 Students to Faculty
73 Faculties (full-time)
149 Staffs (full-time)
$109,850 Faculty Salary
$94,707 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$26,444
Financial Aid
$5,047
Largest Vocational Programs
Electrician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Enrollment
342 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
28 Staffs (full-time)
$81,329 Faculty Salary
$58,658 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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