Compare colleges
Up to 4 at once. Figures are from the 2022-23 reporting year and are averages, so they will differ from what any one student pays or experiences.
- Loma Linda University
- Samuel Merritt University
What stands out
Samuel Merritt University reports higher median earnings ten years on, while Samuel Merritt University leaves graduates with less median federal debt. Which of those matters more depends on what you need, and none of it predicts your own cost or your own chance of admission.
| Metric | Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-year | Samuel Merritt UniversityOakland, CAPrivate nonprofit · 4-yearLowest median debtHighest median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Outcomes | ||
| Median debt at graduationFederal loans only. Private and parent loans are not included. | $20,854 | $20,825lowest |
| Median earnings, 10 yrsReflects the subjects a college teaches and where it sits, not only its teaching. | $89,816 | $143,238highest |
| Campus | ||
| Undergraduates | 909 | 718 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2022-23. Blank figures mean the college did not report that measure, not that the value is zero. Acceptance rate and enrollment carry no highlight because neither a lower acceptance rate nor a larger campus is better in itself. How this works.