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Overview |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
| Location | Santa Clarita, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,075 | 10,214 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canyons.edu | mccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,264 | $7,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,185 | $6,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,682 | $7,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
College of the Canyons | 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 |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,197 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of the Canyons | Merced College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of the Canyons is larger than than Merced College based on total student enrollment (18,075 students vs. 10,214 students)
College of the Canyons vs. Merced College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of the Canyons or Merced College?
- College of the Canyons 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 18.8% higher at College of the Canyons than Merced College ($9,264.00 vs. $7,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Canyons than Merced College ($6,185 vs. $6,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Merced College are 0% lower than costs at College of the Canyons ($17,784 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Merced College than College of the Canyons (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merced College students is 23.3% larger than aid received College of the Canyons ($7,004 vs. $5,682)
Which college is harder to get into, College of the Canyons or Merced College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merced College or College of the Canyons .
College of the Canyons vs. Merced College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of the Canyons 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 College of the Canyons.
- Graduates from College of the Canyons earn on average $16,700 more per year than Merced College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $30,300)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/