| Stanford vs. Saint Mary's College of California |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#1 in National Universities #1 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,910 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$57,803 |
| expensive$61,878 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$38,500 |
| More$58,688 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$36,322 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter3.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.53% |
| Favorable81.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.47% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger18,625 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,734 |
| Larger7,904 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,954 |
| Larger10,721 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller780 |
| Larger350 | Online Student Population | Smaller134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher7% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,162) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,937) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 4,806 | Number of faculty | 336 |
| Higher$226,584 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$102,865 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.