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Overview |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Tarzana, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 291 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiacollege.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,680 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,680 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,578 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,432 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,319 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,023 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College Hollywood | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 291 students)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College Hollywood or UC Merced?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 122.1% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at UC Merced than Columbia College Hollywood ($41,636.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Columbia College Hollywood ($13,549 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College Hollywood are 16.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($16,578 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than University of California Merced (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 253.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($25,868 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College Hollywood or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Columbia College Hollywood .
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
Columbia College Hollywood vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College Hollywood or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Columbia College Hollywood.
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $5,124 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($19,899 vs. $25,023)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College Hollywood graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/