Merritt vs Compton College

Merritt College and Compton College, both esteemed community colleges in California, offer diverse educational opportunities to students seeking higher education. While they share similarities in their commitment to academic excellence and student success, they also possess distinct characteristics that cater to different needs and preferences. This side-by-side comparison delves into the unique aspects of each institution, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. By exploring these differences, prospective students can make informed decisions about which college aligns best with their academic goals and personal aspirations.

	Compton College	Merritt College
Overview
Location	Compton, California	Oakland, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	51.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $24,281 Out of state: $31,241	In state: $31,746 Out of state: $39,282
Average net price	$10,875	$16,194
Tuition	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $8,064	In state: $1,104 Out of state: $8,472
Room & board
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	88.0% Average amount $6,065	58.0% Average amount $3,749
Students receiving federal student loan
Students taking out private loans

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,236 Men 34.5% Women 65.5%	6,289 Men 33.8% Women 66.2%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.8%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions Psychology Social Sciences	Family and Consumer Sciences Health Professions Liberal Arts Social Sciences Business
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	26:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	14.5%	19.9%
Dropout rate	57.6%	57.3%
Transferred out	10.0%	13.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $81,617 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,038 Year 3: $23,022 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: N/A

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Merritt vs Compton College

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