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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,775 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,634 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,634 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,900 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,615 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,080 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,308 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 3,816 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Marys College of California is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,775 students vs. 1,576 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or Meredith?
- Saint Marys College of California is 27% more expensive to attend than Meredith for in-state tuition ($55,634.00 vs. $43,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Meredith College ($55,634.00 vs. $43,816.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Saint Marys College of California ($23,405 vs. $31,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 30.8% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($12,920 vs. $16,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California than Meredith College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 31.1% larger than aid received Meredith College ($42,080 vs. $32,095)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or Saint Marys College of California .
- The average SAT score at Saint Marys College of California (1124) is 88 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Saint Marys College of California students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Meredith (74.7%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or Meredith? 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 Meredith and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at Saint Marys College of California is higher than Meredith College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $26,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $40,000)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Marys College of California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/