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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Moraga, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 2,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | stmarys-ca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $16,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $39,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 3,353 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 2,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $66,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 2,765 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Saint Marys College of California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Saint Marys College of California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 835.8% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.9% higher at Saint Marys College of California than California State University Fullerton ($53,732.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Saint Marys College of California ($7,925 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Marys College of California are 1.8% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($16,404 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than California State University Fullerton (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 325.7% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($39,139 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Saint Marys College of California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 100 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Saint Marys College of California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than California State University Fullerton (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $17,800 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/