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Overview |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,370 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,384 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,949 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,073 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,502 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 64% |
Admission |
Fullerton 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 |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Fullerton College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 18,370 students)
Fullerton College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or SMC?
- Fullerton 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 3.7% higher at Fullerton College than Santa Monica College ($9,384.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Fullerton College ($6,656 vs. $10,073)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 81.3% lower than costs at Fullerton College ($11,556 vs. $20,949)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fullerton College than Santa Monica College (87% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fullerton College students is 39.8% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($6,502 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton 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 Fullerton College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Fullerton College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,300)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fullerton College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/