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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,765 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Lipscomb?
- Saint Marys College of California is 56.6% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Lipscomb University ($53,732.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Saint Marys College of California ($27,937 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 16.9% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($14,036 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 60.4% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($39,139 vs. $24,404)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 52 points higher than at Saint Marys College of California (1124)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Saint Marys College of California (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Saint Marys College of California (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $19,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/