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Overview |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,653 | 6,514 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | merritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,053 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,485 | $3,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 78% |
Admission |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $118 |
Diversity |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Laney College | Merritt College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Laney College is larger than than Merritt College based on total student enrollment (9,653 students vs. 6,514 students)
Laney College vs. Merritt College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laney College or Merritt College?
- Laney College and Merritt College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Laney College as Merritt College ($8,472.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laney College than Merritt College ($17,053 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merritt College are 0% lower than costs at Laney College ($22,066 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laney College than Merritt College (81% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Laney College students is 4% larger than aid received Merritt College ($3,485 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Laney College or Merritt College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merritt College or Laney College .
Laney College vs. Merritt College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laney College or Merritt College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Merritt College and Laney College.
- Graduates from Merritt College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Laney College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $34,300)
- Laney College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merritt College graduates. ($10,500 vs. $11,500)
- Laney College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Merritt College graduates. ($108 vs. $118)
- More Laney College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/