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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 2,765 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or UC Merced?
- Saint Marys College of California is 364.6% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Saint Marys College of California than University of California Merced ($53,732.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Saint Marys College of California ($13,549 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Marys College of California are 17.9% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($16,404 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than University of California Merced (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 51.3% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($39,139 vs. $25,868)
Saint Marys College of California vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 99 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- UC Merced has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Saint Marys College of California (87.9%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than University of California Merced (61% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($19,899 vs. $25,000)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/