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Overview |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 10,214 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | mccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $7,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $6,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $7,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | N/A |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Merced College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Merced College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (10,214 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. Merced College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Merced College?
- Citrus College and Merced College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Citrus College than Merced College ($9,216.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Merced College ($5,493 vs. $6,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merced College are 0% lower than costs at Citrus College ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than Citrus College (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Merced College ($7,392 vs. $7,004)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Merced College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merced College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Merced College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Merced College? 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 Merced College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Citrus College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($33,900 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/