| 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, 4 or more years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, 4 or more years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$13,657 California Residents $43,411 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,976 California Residents $18,856 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,207 California Residents $28,309 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,410 California Residents $17,914 Out-of-State |
| More$21,735 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,612 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68% |
| Lower12% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,018 | Total Enrollment | Larger42,051 |
| Smaller8,276 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,975 |
| Smaller742 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,076 |
| Smaller8,077 | Online Student Population | Larger39,292 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduate Rate | 69% |
| Higher26% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,733) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,045) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,008) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 485 | Number of faculties | 2,017 |
| Higher$106,650 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$93,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.