| Saint Mary's College of California vs. Loyola Marymount |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #75 in National Universities #25 in California 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$56,134 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$58,974 |
| expensive$33,900 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$21,902 |
| More$32,343 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,011 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,360 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier87.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter41.31% |
| Lower15.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.94% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,765 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,165 |
| Smaller2,003 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,299 |
| Smaller762 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,866 |
| Smaller56 | Online Student Population | Larger635 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,681) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 829 | Number of faculties | 1,024 |
| Lower$98,899 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,647 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.