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Moraga, CA · Santa Barbara, CA
| Saint Mary's College of California | Westmont College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,378/yr | $29,053/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,462/yr | $20,899/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,691 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,127/yr | $15,492/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,303/yr | $19,867/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,049/yr | $24,524/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $40,581/yr | $38,124/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $251/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,600/yr | $16,960/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,086/yr | $13,275/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,062/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,446/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $77,659/yr | $71,150/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $57,803/yr | $53,584/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $57,803/yr | $53,584/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1240–1450 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1328 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 25–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 23–34 · Math 21–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,308 | 2,244 |
| Students accepted | 3,816 | 1,792 |
| Students who enrolled | 503 | 320 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 85% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $78,812/yr | $64,778/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $50,156–$121,277 | $33,002–$97,039 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 70% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 52% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $60,388/yr | $53,737/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 62% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 68% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 64% | 71% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 6.7% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $72,012/yr | $58,802/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Social Sciences 11% · Psychology 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $129,891/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $83,026/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 14% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,947 | 1,302 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 780 | 8 |
| Average professor pay | $11,429/mo | $10,166/mo |
| Full-time professors | 61% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $72,847 | $87,651 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Moraga, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1863 | 1937 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Men | 46% | 39% |
| Women | 54% | 61% |
| White students | 37% | 52% |
| Black students | 4.9% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 33% | 23% |
| Asian students | 8.3% | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 8.6% | 9% |
| Other / not reported | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 26% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.7% | 3.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,094/yr | $22,852/yr |
| Endowment | $178.9M | $92.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,511 | 1,207 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $9,860/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Nondenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 341 | 319 |
| Athletic scholarships | $8.9M | $2.3M |
| Athletics budget | $32.0M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $32.0M | $6.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $493,431 | $33,312 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.