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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 1,199 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or PC?
- Saint Marys College of California is 37.8% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Presbyterian College ($53,732.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Saint Marys College of California ($21,571 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 45.2% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($11,300 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 13.8% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($39,139 vs. $34,379)
Saint Marys College of California vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 42 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at PC (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than PC (59.4%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or PC? 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 PC and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Saint Marys College of California (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $19,100 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $47,700)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/