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Overview |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,767 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bryancollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,159 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,159 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,712 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,764 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,648 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 64% |
Admission |
Bryan University | 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 |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,252 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $67 |
Diversity |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 38% | 1% |
Students |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 96% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Bryan University | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Bryan University based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 1,767 students)
Bryan University vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryan University or SMC?
- Bryan University is 1,001.4% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($12,159.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Bryan University than Santa Monica College ($12,159.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Bryan University ($6,656 vs. $17,764)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryan University are 7.9% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($10,712 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryan University than Santa Monica College (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryan University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($5,648 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Bryan University or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Bryan University .
Bryan University vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryan University 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 Bryan University.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Bryan University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,800)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $13,752 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryan University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,252)
- SMC graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Bryan University graduates. ($67 vs. $209)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bryan University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/