- Both Saint Mary's College of California and University of San Diego (USD) are private.
- Both schools are located in California.
- USD has more expensive tuition of $56,444 than Saint Mary's College of California ($56,134).
- USD has tighter acceptance rate of 49.79% than Saint Mary's College of California (81.62%).
- USD is larger with 8,815 students than Saint Mary's College of California (2,765 students).
Saint Mary's College of California View More Rivals | University of San Diego View More Rivals | |
| #32 in California | Rankings | #115 in National Universities #30 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Moraga, CA | Location | San Diego, CA |
| St. Marys College of California St Marys College of California Known as | USD | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,134 | Undergraduate | $56,444 |
| $33,900 | Graduate | $29,328 |
| $32,343 | Financial Aid | $34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 81.62% | Acceptance Rate | 49.79% |
| 17.07% | Yield | 16.49% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,765 | Total Students | 8,815 |
| 2,003 | Undergraduate | 5,669 |
| 762 | Graduate | 3,146 |
| 56 | Online Enrollment | 970 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 72% | Graduation Rate | 82% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 86% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $63,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $71,100 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,511) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| 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 | 486 Full-time 511 Part-time |
| 542 Full-time 674 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,689 Full-time 676 Part-time |
| $96,040 for Faculties $84,296 Part-time | Average Salary | $112,683 for Faculties $76,450 Part-time |