Samuel Merritt vs Smith Chason
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CACatholic life on campusSmith Chason CollegeLos Angeles, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Samuel Merritt: $143,238, against $58,004 at Smith Chason.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Oakland, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
1,894
2,221
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$34,367
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$32,969
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$34,220
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$36,291
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$36,953
Net price, over $110,000 income
$39,299
Median debt
$20,825
$21,397
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$143,238
$58,004
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.