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Overview |
Laney College | SMC | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,653 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laney College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,053 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,485 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
Laney 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 |
Laney College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laney College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $67 |
Diversity |
Laney College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Laney College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Laney College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Laney College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 9,653 students)
Laney College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laney College or SMC?
- Laney 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 6.8% higher at SMC than Laney College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Laney College ($6,656 vs. $17,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 90.9% lower than costs at Laney College ($11,556 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laney College than Santa Monica College (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Monica College students is 33.4% larger than aid received Laney College ($4,650 vs. $3,485)
Which college is harder to get into, Laney College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Laney College .
Laney College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laney 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 Laney College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Laney College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $34,300)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Laney College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $10,500)
- SMC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Laney College graduates. ($67 vs. $108)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laney College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/