SMC vs. UC Merced
Both Santa Monica College and University of California-Merced are Public, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and University of California-Merced with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- UC Merced's tuition ($44,944) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- UC Merced's acceptance rate (89.46%) is lower than UC Merced (89.46%).
- UC Merced has higher yield (8.94%) than UC Merced (8.94%).
- UC Merced's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than SMC (26 to 1).
- SMC (22,375 students) is larger than UC Merced (9,103 students) with more enrolled students.
- UC Merced ($24,089) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,332).
- UC Merced's graduation rate (67%) is higher than SMC (32%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,316 out-of-state
$9,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,332
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
22,375 (All undergraduate)
10,229 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
327 Faculties (full-time)
839 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
University of California-Merced
Public, 4 years • Merced, CA #318 National Universities, #76 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,167 In-State
$44,944 out-of-state
$44,944 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$24,089
Test Scores
Admission
89.46% Acceptance Rate
8.94% Yield
Enrollment
8,343 Undergraduate
760 Graduate
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
450 Faculties (full-time)
1,670 Staffs (full-time)
$110,356 Faculty Salary
$78,132 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,351 capacity
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