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California Baptist University vs University of California-Merced

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

California Baptist University University of California-Merced
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 85% 91%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $26,285 $11,983
Sticker cost of attendance $54,038 $39,665
Graduation rate 62% 69%
Retention rate 74% 82%
Undergraduates 8,179 8,372
Student-faculty ratio 21:1 20:1
Setting Riverside, CA Merced, CA
Type Private nonprofit Public
Application fee n/a $80
Test policy n/a Test-blind

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is California Baptist University or University of California-Merced harder to get into?

California Baptist University is more selective, with a 85% acceptance rate versus 91% at University of California-Merced. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, California Baptist University or University of California-Merced?

University of California-Merced has the lower average net price ($11,983 versus $26,285). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.