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Cal Poly vs. C of Saint Mary

The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and College of Saint Mary with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Cal Poly's tuition ($30,995) is more expensive than C of Saint Mary ($23,340).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (29.75%) is lower than C of Saint Mary (43.95%).
  • C of Saint Mary has higher yield (47.09%) than Cal Poly (27.83%).
  • C of Saint Mary's students to faculty ratio (7 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (18 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (22,485 students) is larger than C of Saint Mary (733 students) with more enrolled students.
  • C of Saint Mary ($16,113) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($9,975).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (85%) is higher than C of Saint Mary (59%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,975
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,559 Undergraduate
926 Graduate
109 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity
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College of Saint Mary

College of Saint Mary

Private, 4 years • Omaha, NE #3 in Nebraska more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$23,340
Financial Aid
$16,113
Test Scores
Admission
43.95% Acceptance Rate
47.09% Yield
Enrollment
482 Undergraduate
251 Graduate
89 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
7 to 1 Students to Faculty
81 Faculties (full-time)
183 Staffs (full-time)
$63,952 Faculty Salary
$62,626 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-295 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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