Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Andrews's yield is 14 pts higher than Saint Mary's College of California's
Yield rate - 2
Andrews admits 82% vs. 87% at Saint Mary's College of California
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- AndrewsAccessible
- Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 16–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- AndrewsTest-optional
- Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaTest-blind
How they read a record
Andrews
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Saint Mary's College of California
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Andrews | Saint Mary's College of California |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why