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Overview |
Citrus College | Merritt College | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 6,514 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | merritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | Merritt College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $3,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 78% |
Admission |
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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 | Merritt College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | Merritt College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $11,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $118 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | Merritt College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Citrus College | Merritt College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | Merritt 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
- Citrus College is larger than than Merritt College based on total student enrollment (9,975 students vs. 6,514 students)
Citrus College vs. Merritt College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or Merritt College?
- Citrus College and Merritt College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Citrus College than Merritt College ($9,216.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than Merritt College ($5,493 vs. $17,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 24.1% lower than costs at Merritt College ($17,784 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Merritt College (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 120.7% larger than aid received Merritt College ($7,392 vs. $3,350)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or Merritt College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merritt College or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. Merritt College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus College or Merritt 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 Merritt College and Citrus College.
- Graduates from Merritt College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Merritt College graduates. ($5,500 vs. $11,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Merritt College graduates. ($56 vs. $118)
- More Citrus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Merritt College students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/