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Overview |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,407 | 3,411 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #756 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calbaptist.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,570 | $35,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,570 | $35,144 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,630 | $11,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,596 | $20,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,828 | $26,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,935 | 5,203 | ||
| Admitted | 5,838 | 4,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
California Baptist University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Baptist University is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (11,407 students vs. 3,411 students)
California Baptist University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or St. Mary's University?
- California Baptist University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($37,570.00 vs. $35,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at California Baptist University than St. Mary's University ($37,570.00 vs. $35,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than California Baptist University ($20,562 vs. $28,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 0.8% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($11,630 vs. $11,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Baptist University than St. Mary's University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 9.3% larger than aid received California Baptist University ($26,045 vs. $23,828)
California Baptist University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or California Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 78 points higher than at California Baptist University (960)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at California Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at California Baptist University (3.58)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than California Baptist University (73.6%)
California Baptist University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California Baptist University or St. Mary's University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Mary's University and California Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than California Baptist University (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $4,900 more per year than California Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $45,100)
- St. Mary's University and California Baptist University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's University and California Baptist University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/