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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Caldwell, ID | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,765 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #254 | #433 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | collegeofidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,732 | $33,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,732 | $33,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,404 | $10,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $24,075 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,139 | $23,878 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,353 | 4,490 | ||
| Admitted | 2,947 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 45.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1070/1240 | ||
| 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 | C of I | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,995 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | C of I | ||
| 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 C of I based on total student enrollment (2,765 students vs. 1,082 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. C of I Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or C of I?
- Saint Marys College of California is 58.9% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($53,732.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Saint Marys College of California than The College of Idaho ($53,732.00 vs. $33,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than Saint Marys College of California ($24,075 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 51.6% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($10,820 vs. $16,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as The College of Idaho (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 63.9% larger than aid received The College of Idaho ($39,139 vs. $23,878)
Saint Marys College of California vs. C of I Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or C of I? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between C of I or Saint Marys College of California .
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than C of I (45.5%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. C of I Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or C of I? 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 C of I and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Saint Marys College of California (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $21,100 more per year than C of I graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $45,700)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $995 lower median federal student loan debt than C of I graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,995)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than C of I graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/