| UC Merced vs. Cal State Fullerton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region IX Universities #39 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,167 California Residents $44,944 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,073 California Residents $18,953 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,187 California Residents $29,289 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,507 California Residents $18,011 Out-of-State |
| More$24,089 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,389 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier89.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter66.72% |
| Lower8.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.23% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,103 | Total Enrollment | Larger40,386 |
| Smaller8,343 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,432 |
| Smaller760 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,954 |
| - | Online Student Population | 4,122 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,277) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,506) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 485 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
| Higher$118,858 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,452 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.