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Overview |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SMC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,913 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasc.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,196 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,828 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,271 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,666 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 64% |
Admission |
Los Angeles Southwest 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 | Sep 12, 2024 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $4,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $46 | $67 |
Diversity |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Los Angeles Southwest College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 4,913 students)
Los Angeles Southwest College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Los Angeles Southwest College or SMC?
- Los Angeles Southwest College is 8.3% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,196.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Los Angeles Southwest College than Santa Monica College ($9,828.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Los Angeles Southwest College ($6,656 vs. $9,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 53.9% lower than costs at Los Angeles Southwest College ($11,556 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Angeles Southwest College than Santa Monica College (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Los Angeles Southwest College students is 64.9% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($7,666 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Los Angeles Southwest College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Los Angeles Southwest College .
Los Angeles Southwest College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Los Angeles Southwest 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 Los Angeles Southwest College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Los Angeles Southwest College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $29,200)
- Los Angeles Southwest College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SMC graduates. ($4,500 vs. $6,500)
- Los Angeles Southwest College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SMC graduates. ($46 vs. $67)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Los Angeles Southwest College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/