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Overview |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Location | Pomona, CA | Moraga, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,503 | 2,765 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #550 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csupomona.edu | stmarys-ca.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $16,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,480 | $32,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,040 | $39,139 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,079 | 3,353 | ||
| Admitted | 27,179 | 2,947 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,400 | $66,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 14% | ||
Campus |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | Saint Marys College of California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona is larger than than Saint Marys College of California based on total student enrollment (27,503 students vs. 2,765 students)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Saint Marys College of California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Saint Marys College of California?
- Saint Marys College of California is 835.8% more expensive to attend than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.9% higher at Saint Marys College of California than California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($53,732.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State Polytechnic University Pomona than Saint Marys College of California ($12,480 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State Polytechnic University Pomona are 0.5% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($16,330 vs. $16,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 333% larger than aid received California State Polytechnic University Pomona ($39,139 vs. $9,040)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Saint Marys College of California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Saint Marys College of California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Marys College of California or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 58 points higher than at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (1066)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (24)
- Accepted freshman California State Polytechnic University-Pomona students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Saint Marys College of California (3.6)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (55.4%)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona vs. Saint Marys College of California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona or Saint Marys College of California? 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 Saint Marys College of California and California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than California State Polytechnic University Pomona (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $11,400 more per year than California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $55,400)
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Marys College of California graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/