| HMC vs. Saint Mary's College of California |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#8 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$68,613 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$57,803 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $38,500 |
| More$41,737 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$36,322 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter12.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.53% |
| Favorable35.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.47% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller951 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,734 |
| Smaller951 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,954 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 780 |
| - | Online Student Population | 134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| Lower6% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher7% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 918) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,916) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 117 | Number of faculty | 336 |
| Higher$138,166 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$102,865 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.