Saint Mary's College of California vs University of Portland
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.Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CACatholic 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.University of PortlandPortland, ORCatholic college
At a glance
- Saint Mary's College of California lists Mass 6 times a week; University of Portland lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Mary's College of California lists confession once a week; University of Portland, 2 times a week.
- University of Portland has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 70% at Saint Mary's College of California.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Portland: $28,210 a year, against $30,378 at Saint Mary's College of California.
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
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.
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.
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.
ACampus culture and residence life: 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.
Service and Catholic social teaching
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.
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.
Mass times
6 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Lasallian
Holy Cross
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Moraga, CA
Portland, OR
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
2,775
3,457
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.
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
87%
89%
Average SAT
1277
ACT middle 50%
25–31
Graduation rate
70%
80%
First-year retention
85%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,378
$28,210
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,462
$20,070
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,127
$16,577
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,303
$23,858
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$29,049
$27,021
Net price, over $110,000 income
$40,581
$37,284
Median debt
$23,691
$21,370
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$78,812
$82,804
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.