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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
CSU | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 1,911 students)
CSU vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Samuel Merritt University?
- California State University Chico is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CSU than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Samuel Merritt University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or CSU .
CSU vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Samuel Merritt University? 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 Samuel Merritt University and CSU.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $58,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $18,750)
- CSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($175 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/