University of California, Merced vs California State University-Bakersfield
University of California, Merced is harder to get into (91% vs 94% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $4,001 vs $11,583 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | University of California, Merced | California State University-Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 91% | 94% |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | University of California, Merced | California State University-Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $41,008 | $18,458 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $11,583 | $4,001 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $49,185 | $17,321 |
| Measure | University of California, Merced | California State University-Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,387 | $2,097 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $7,141 | $2,371 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $10,285 | $3,304 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $14,069 | $7,017 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,779 | $14,673 |
| Measure | University of California, Merced | California State University-Bakersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 8,372 | 8,577 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 69% | 49% |
| Come back for year two | 82% | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $69,352 | $62,381 |
| Median debt at graduation | $13,500 | $13,246 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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