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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 2,765 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or MC?
- Saint Marys College of California is 173.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.4% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Mississippi College ($53,732.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Saint Marys College of California ($20,874 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 38.8% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($11,818 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 131.5% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($39,139 vs. $16,904)
Saint Marys College of California vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 18 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MC (3.56)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than MC (40%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or MC? 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 MC and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Mississippi College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $22,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College and Saint Marys College of California graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Mississippi College and Saint Marys College of California graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/