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Overview |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 83% |
Admission |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or UC Merced?
- Dominican University of California is 320.3% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at DUofC than University of California Merced ($48,606.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than DUofC ($13,549 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 24.9% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($15,489 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than University of California Merced (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 50.4% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($25,868 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Dominican University of California (1054) is 29 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming DUofC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
DUofC vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Dominican University of California (58% vs. 56%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $7,101 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($19,899 vs. $27,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More DUofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/