| CU Boulder vs. UC Merced |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #164 in National Universities #37 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,167 California Residents $44,944 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,187 California Residents $29,289 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,017 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$24,089 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter80.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.46% |
| Favorable16.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,585 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,103 |
| Larger31,034 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,343 |
| Larger8,551 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller760 |
| 3,156 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,351) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,686 | Number of faculties | 485 |
| Lower$113,287 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,858 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.