| Saint Mary's College of California vs. Pepperdine |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | ||
| cheaper$57,803 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$69,918 |
| cheaper$38,500 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$44,056 |
| More$36,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$35,221 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier86.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter62.86% |
| Lower9.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable11.64% |
| 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 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,734 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,976 |
| Smaller1,954 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,553 |
| Smaller780 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,423 |
| Smaller134 | Online Student Population | Larger2,486 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| 7% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower85% | 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: 2,579) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 336 | Number of faculty | 926 |
| Lower$102,865 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$128,828 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.