Santa Clara University (SCU) vs. Saint Mary's College of California

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  • Both Santa Clara University (SCU) and Saint Mary's College of California are private.
  • Both schools are located in California.
  • SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than Saint Mary's College of California ($56,134).
  • SCU has tighter acceptance rate of 53.56% than Saint Mary's College of California (81.62%).
  • SCU is larger with 9,178 students than Saint Mary's College of California (2,765 students).
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#11 in California
Rankings#32 in California
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Santa Clara, CALocationMoraga, CA
SCUKnown asSt. Marys College of California
St Marys College of California
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$59,241Undergraduate$56,134
$25,873Graduate$33,900
$26,351Financial Aid$32,343
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$73 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$50 graduate
53.56%Acceptance Rate81.62%
17.40%Yield17.07%
1,364 SAT, 31 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
9,178Total Students2,765
6,115Undergraduate2,003
3,063Graduate762
399Online Enrollment56
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
88%Graduation Rate72%
Transfer-out Rate
92%Retention Rate86%
$85,300Average Earning after Graduation$63,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511)
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
12 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
585 Full-time
273 Part-time
Number of Faculties203 Full-time
626 Part-time
1,535 Full-time
308 Part-time
Number of Staffs542 Full-time
674 Part-time
$121,203 for Faculties
$97,916 Part-time
Average Salary$96,040 for Faculties
$84,296 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023