| Saint Mary's College of California vs. San Francisco |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #114 in National Universities #28 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$57,803 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$60,522 |
| expensive$38,500 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$29,960 |
| More$36,322 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$28,788 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,290 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier86.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter61.71% |
| Favorable9.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower5.99% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,734 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,913 |
| Smaller1,954 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,321 |
| Smaller780 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,592 |
| Smaller134 | Online Student Population | Larger529 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduate Rate | 70% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower84% |
| 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: 2,715) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 336 | Number of faculty | 1,132 |
| Lower$102,865 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$134,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.