- Both Brigham Young University (BYU) and Saint Mary's College of California are private.
- BYU is located in Provo, UT and Saint Mary's College of California is located in Moraga, CA.
- Saint Mary's College of California has more expensive tuition of $56,134 than BYU ($6,496).
- BYU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.40% than Saint Mary's College of California (81.62%).
- BYU is larger with 34,464 students than Saint Mary's College of California (2,765 students).
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| #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah | Rankings | #32 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Provo, UT | Location | Moraga, CA |
BYU| Known as | St. Marys College of California | St Marys College of California |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,496 | Undergraduate | $56,134 |
| $8,096 | Graduate | $33,900 |
| $7,132 | Financial Aid | $32,343 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 52.40% | Acceptance Rate | 81.62% |
| 80.74% | Yield | 17.07% |
| 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,464 | Total Students | 2,765 |
| 31,411 | Undergraduate | 2,003 |
| 3,053 | Graduate | 762 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 56 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $71,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 203 Full-time 626 Part-time |
| 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 542 Full-time 674 Part-time |
| $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,040 for Faculties $84,296 Part-time |