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Overview |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Elko, NV | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,197 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbcnv.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,608 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,872 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,058 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,865 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 83% |
Admission |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $205 |
Diversity |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Great Basin College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 3,197 students)
Great Basin College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Great Basin College or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 220.5% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.5% higher at UC Merced than Great Basin College ($41,636.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than UC Merced ($7,058 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 222.3% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($6,000 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Great Basin College (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 341.1% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($25,868 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Great Basin College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Great Basin College .
Great Basin College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Great Basin College 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 Great Basin College.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Great Basin College (58% vs. 8%)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $10,399 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($9,500 vs. $19,899)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than UC Merced graduates. ($98 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/