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Overview |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
| Location | Susanville, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,694 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lassencollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,072 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,598 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,348 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,097 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 64% |
Admission |
Lassen Community 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 |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lassen Community College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Lassen Community College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 1,694 students)
Lassen Community College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lassen Community College or SMC?
- Lassen Community 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 0.3% higher at Lassen Community College than Santa Monica College ($9,072.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Lassen Community College ($6,656 vs. $11,348)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lassen Community College are 9% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($10,598 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Monica College than Lassen Community College (64% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lassen Community College students is 9.6% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($5,097 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Lassen Community College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Lassen Community College .
Lassen Community College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lassen Community 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 Lassen Community College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lassen Community College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,700)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lassen Community College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/