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Overview |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 83% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 0% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 9,103 students)
California Baptist University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or UC Merced?
- California Baptist University is 210.9% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($35,958.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at UC Merced than California Baptist University ($41,636.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than California Baptist University ($13,549 vs. $27,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 72.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,210 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than University of California Merced (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 13.7% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($25,868 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 65 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman California Baptist University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist 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 California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than California Baptist University (58% vs. 55%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $7,101 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $27,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/