Compare Saint Mary’s College of California’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Saint Mary’s College of California’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does SMC compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Fair	C-	879 of 1,472
Region (Far Western US)	Best	A	68 of 604
State (California)	Fair	C-	50 of 90

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	81.0%	B-	1,263 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,150	B-	424 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1220	B-	424 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	11 : 1	B+	840 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	23.6%	F+	3,293 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$7,774	B-	810 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$13,494	B+	573 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	85.0%	A-	492 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	77.8%	A	351 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	A	270 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$49,000	A	297 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$3,902	A	239 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$64,000	A	267 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$3,902	A	239 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	2.5%	A-	477 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Best	A-	194 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B+	1,096 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Fair	C	1,476 of 3,452

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