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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $205 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or UC Merced?
- William Jessup University is 211.3% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at UC Merced than William Jessup University ($41,636.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than San Jose Christian College ($13,549 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jessup University are 46% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($13,249 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jessup University than University of California Merced (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 8.4% larger than aid received William Jessup University ($25,868 vs. $23,855)
San Jose Christian College vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 13 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian 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 San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than William Jessup University (58% vs. 54%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $1,601 lower median federal student loan debt than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($19,899 vs. $21,500)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than San Jose Christian College graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/