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Overview |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
| Location | Moraga, CA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,775 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stmarys-ca.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,634 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,634 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,900 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,615 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,080 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,308 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,816 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1253 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Saint Marys College of California | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,775 students vs. 1,162 students)
Saint Marys College of California vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Marys College of California or W&J?
- Saint Marys College of California is 101.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($55,634.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at Saint Marys College of California than Washington & Jefferson College ($55,634.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Saint Marys College of California ($26,051 vs. $31,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 21.5% lower than costs at Saint Marys College of California ($13,910 vs. $16,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Marys College of California as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Marys College of California students is 8% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($42,080 vs. $38,971)
Saint Marys College of California vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Marys College of California or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Saint Marys College of California .
- Accepted freshman Saint Marys College of California students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Saint Marys College of California has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than W&J (81.5%)
Saint Marys College of California vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Marys College of California or W&J? 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 W&J and Saint Marys College of California.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Saint Marys College of California (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Marys College of California earn on average $9,900 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($66,800 vs. $56,900)
- Saint Marys College of California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Marys College of California graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Marys College of California students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/