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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 4,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | dbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $33,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $33,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $9,351 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $27,607 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $18,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 8,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 7,784 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | DBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dallas Baptist University is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (4,348 students vs. 2,765 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. DBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or DBU?
- Saint Marys College of California is 58.9% more expensive to attend than DBU for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Dallas Baptist University ($53,732.00 vs. $33,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dallas Baptist University than Saint Marys College of California ($27,607 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dallas Baptist University are 75.4% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($9,351 vs. $16,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than Dallas Baptist University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 108.2% larger than aid received Dallas Baptist University ($39,139 vs. $18,797)
Saint Marys College of California vs. DBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or DBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DBU or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 69 points higher than at DBU (1055)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at DBU (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DBU (3.46)
- DBU has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Saint Marys College of California (87.9%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. DBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or DBU? 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 DBU and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Dallas Baptist University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $19,100 more per year than DBU graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $47,700)
- Dallas Baptist University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- DBU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/