- Both Saint Mary's College of California and Pepperdine University are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Pepperdine University has more expensive tuition of $66,742 than Saint Mary's College of California ($56,134).
- Pepperdine University has tighter acceptance rate of 39.85% than Saint Mary's College of California (81.62%).
- Pepperdine University is larger with 10,030 students than Saint Mary's College of California (2,765 students).
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| #32 in California | Rankings | #46 in National Universities #15 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Moraga, CA | Location | Malibu, CA |
| St. Marys College of California St Marys College of California Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,134 | Undergraduate | $66,742 |
| $33,900 | Graduate | $42,020 |
| $32,343 | Financial Aid | $33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 81.62% | Acceptance Rate | 39.85% |
| 17.07% | Yield | 18.48% |
| Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,765 | Total Students | 10,030 |
| 2,003 | Undergraduate | 3,662 |
| 762 | Graduate | 6,368 |
| 56 | Online Enrollment | 3,100 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 86% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $63,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $77,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 203 Full-time 626 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 391 Full-time 450 Part-time |
| 542 Full-time 674 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,557 Full-time 515 Part-time |
| $96,040 for Faculties $84,296 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,648 for Faculties $82,613 Part-time |