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Overview |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
| Location | North Hollywood, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,620 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westcoastuniversity.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,742 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,742 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,030 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,923 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,695 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 83% |
Admission |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | 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 | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,332 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $344 | $205 |
Diversity |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
West Coast University-Los Angeles | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than West Coast University-Los Angeles based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 2,620 students)
West Coast University-Los Angeles vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Coast University-Los Angeles or UC Merced?
- West Coast University Los Angeles is 200.4% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($34,742.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at UC Merced than West Coast University Los Angeles ($41,636.00 vs. $34,742.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than West Coast University-Los Angeles ($13,549 vs. $45,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Los Angeles are 92.8% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,030 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Coast University Los Angeles than University of California Merced (86% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 354.2% larger than aid received West Coast University Los Angeles ($25,868 vs. $5,695)
Which college is harder to get into, West Coast University-Los Angeles or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or West Coast University-Los Angeles .
West Coast University-Los Angeles vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Coast University-Los Angeles 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 West Coast University-Los Angeles.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than West Coast University Los Angeles (58% vs. 43%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $13,433 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates. ($19,899 vs. $33,332)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates. ($205 vs. $344)
- More West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/