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Overview |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Carson, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,426 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csudh.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,035 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,068 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,819 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,165 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,082 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 4, 2023 |
Academics |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,962 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $193 |
Diversity |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | - | ||
Campus |
CSUDH | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Dominguez Hills is larger than than Samuel Merritt University based on total student enrollment (16,426 students vs. 1,911 students)
CSUDH vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSUDH or Samuel Merritt University?
- California State University Dominguez Hills 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 CSUDH than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Dominguez Hills than Samuel Merritt University (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Dominguez Hills students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($9,819 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSUDH 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 CSUDH .
CSUDH vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSUDH 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 CSUDH.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $63,900 more per year than CSUDH graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $46,800)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $4,788 lower median federal student loan debt than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($13,962 vs. $18,750)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Samuel Merritt University graduates. ($144 vs. $193)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/