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Pasadena City College ECC Los Angeles City College West Los Angeles College SBCC Pierce College CSM De Anza College Orange Coast College GCC Foothill College DVC| Canada College | Santa Monica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Canada College | SMC | ||
| Location | Redwood City, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,388 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canadacollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canada College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,932 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Canada 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 31, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Canada College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canada College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Canada College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Canada College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Canada 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 Canada College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 5,388 students)
Canada College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canada College or SMC?
- Canada College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at SMC than Canada College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canada College than SMC ($4,420 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 80.5% lower than costs at Canada College ($11,556 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canada College than Santa Monica College (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canada College students is 77.2% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($8,242 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Canada College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Canada College .
Canada College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canada 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 Canada College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Canada College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,000)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canada College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/