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Overview |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Moraga, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,495 | 2,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #742 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | stmarys-ca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,958 | $53,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,958 | $53,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $16,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,304 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $39,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,654 | 3,353 | ||
| Admitted | 6,117 | 2,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 1070/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $66,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (11,495 students vs. 2,765 students)
California Baptist University vs. Saint Marys College of California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or Saint Marys College of California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 49.4% more expensive to attend than California Baptist University for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at Saint Marys College of California than California Baptist University ($53,732.00 vs. $35,958.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Baptist University than Saint Marys College of California ($27,304 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 46.3% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($11,210 vs. $16,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than California Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 72% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($39,139 vs. $22,757)
California Baptist University vs. Saint Marys College of California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or Saint Marys College of California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Marys College of California or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 164 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than California Baptist University (79.9%)
California Baptist University vs. Saint Marys College of California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or Saint Marys College of California? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saint Marys College of California and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than California Baptist University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $21,700 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $45,100)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than California Baptist University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than California Baptist University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/