| Saint Mary's College of California vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$57,803 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,486 |
| expensive$38,500 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$31,240 |
| More$36,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$35,976 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier86.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.38% |
| Lower9.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable12.39% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | Larger9,714 |
| Smaller1,954 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,851 |
| Smaller780 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,863 |
| Smaller134 | Online Student Population | Larger1,470 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower70% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 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: 2,484) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 336 | Number of faculty | 982 |
| Lower$102,865 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$118,808 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.