Samuel Merritt vs Southern California University of Health Sciences
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CACatholic life on campusSouthern California University of Health SciencesWhittier, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Samuel Merritt: $143,238, against $70,649 at Southern California University of Health Sciences.
- Median debt is lower at Southern California University of Health Sciences: $11,400, against $20,825 at Samuel Merritt.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Oakland, CA
Whittier, CA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
1,894
1,987
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
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$45,848
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$45,723
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$45,973
Median debt
$20,825
$11,400
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$143,238
$70,649
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.
Samuel Merritt University · Southern California University of Health Sciences