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Overview |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 0% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 9,103 students)
TROY vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 24.2% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at UC Merced than Troy University ($41,636.00 vs. $18,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than UC Merced ($13,187 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 154.5% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($7,599 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Troy University than University of California Merced (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 193.8% larger than aid received Troy University ($25,868 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 21 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at TROY (3.5)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
TROY vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Troy University (58% vs. 35%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($19,899 vs. $25,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/