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Overview |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Incline Village, NV | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 631 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sierranevada.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,319 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,319 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,825 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $205 |
Diversity |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sierra Nevada University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 631 students)
Sierra Nevada University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sierra Nevada University or UC Merced?
- Sierra Nevada University is 196.8% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($34,319.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at UC Merced than Sierra Nevada University ($41,636.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 39.9% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($13,825 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Sierra Nevada University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($25,868 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Sierra Nevada University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Sierra Nevada University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 13 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Sierra Nevada University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sierra Nevada University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Sierra Nevada University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Sierra Nevada University (58% vs. 37%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $4,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $24,750)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Sierra Nevada University graduates. ($205 vs. $255)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/