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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,765 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Xavier?
- Saint Marys College of California is 20% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Xavier University ($53,732.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Saint Marys College of California ($31,619 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 18.7% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($13,820 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 40.3% larger than aid received Xavier University ($39,139 vs. $27,897)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 13 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Saint Marys College of California (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $12,300 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $54,500)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/