| Saint Mary's College of California vs. BYU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #36 in National Universities #1 in Utah Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$57,803 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,688 |
| expensive$38,500 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,416 |
| More$36,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,507 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier86.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.78% |
| Lower9.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable77.53% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,734 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,873 |
| Smaller1,954 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,952 |
| Smaller780 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,921 |
| Smaller134 | Online Student Population | Larger898 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 336 | Number of faculty | 1,925 |
| Lower$102,865 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$129,413 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.