| San Francisco vs. Saint Mary's College of California |
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|---|---|---|
#114 in National Universities #28 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Federal Region IX Universities #32 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate 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$60,522 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$57,803 |
| cheaper$29,960 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$38,500 |
| Less$28,788 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,322 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,290 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter61.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.53% |
| Lower5.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable9.47% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 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 | ||
| Larger8,913 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,734 |
| Larger5,321 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,954 |
| Larger3,592 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller780 |
| Larger529 | Online Student Population | Smaller134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduate Rate | 70% |
| Higher20% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower7% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,715) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,240) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,132 | Number of faculty | 336 |
| Higher$134,112 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$102,865 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.