Manhattan vs Saint Mary's College of California
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Manhattan UniversityRiverdale, NYCatholic collegeBFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Lasallian colleges.
- Manhattan lists Mass every weekday; Saint Mary's College of California lists Mass 6 times a week.
- Saint Mary's College of California has the higher graduation rate: 70% against 64% at Manhattan.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Saint Mary's College of California has the lower price after aid: $19,462 a year, against $27,281 at Manhattan.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
6 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Lasallian
Lasallian
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Riverdale, NY
Moraga, CA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
3,495
2,775
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
79%
87%
Average SAT
1270
ACT middle 50%
25–29
Graduation rate
64%
70%
First-year retention
76%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,256
$30,378
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$27,281
$19,462
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,097
$20,127
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$28,454
$23,303
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,808
$29,049
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,188
$40,581
Median debt
$26,000
$23,691
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$86,316
$78,812
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.