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Overview |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Barstow, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,884 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barstow.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,072 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,948 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,766 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 64% |
Admission |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Barstow Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Barstow Community College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 2,884 students)
Barstow Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barstow Community College or SMC?
- Barstow Community College and SMC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Barstow Community College than Santa Monica College ($9,072.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Barstow Community College ($6,656 vs. $9,948)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 53.9% lower than costs at Barstow Community College ($11,556 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barstow Community College than Santa Monica College (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barstow Community College students is 67% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($7,766 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Barstow Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Barstow Community College .
Barstow Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barstow Community College or SMC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SMC and Barstow Community College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Barstow Community College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,900)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/