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Overview |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
| Location | Carlsbad, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 118 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Private 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | golfacademy.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,750 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,750 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,104 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,481 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,357 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 30% | 64% |
Admission |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $67 |
Diversity |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 21% | 1% |
Students |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 118 students)
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad or SMC?
- Golf Academy of America Carlsbad is 1,326.6% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($15,750.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad than Santa Monica College ($15,750.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad ($6,656 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golf Academy of America Carlsbad are 4.1% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($11,104 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Monica College than Golf Academy of America Carlsbad (64% vs. 30%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Monica College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Golf Academy of America Carlsbad ($4,650 vs. $4,357)
Which college is harder to get into, Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad .
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad 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 Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $27,800)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad graduates. ($6,500 vs. $17,000)
- SMC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad graduates. ($67 vs. $175)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/