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Overview |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,975 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,216 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,493 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,392 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Citrus 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 |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $67 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Citrus College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 9,975 students)
Citrus College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or SMC?
- Citrus 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 1.9% higher at Citrus College than Santa Monica College ($9,216.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than SMC ($5,493 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 53.9% lower than costs at Citrus College ($11,556 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Citrus College than Santa Monica College (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 59% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($7,392 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus 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 Citrus College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($5,500 vs. $6,500)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($56 vs. $67)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/