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SMC DVC Moorpark College Ventura College Orange Coast College De Anza College Cuesta College Los Angeles City College Pasadena City College San Diego Mesa College Oxnard College Las Positas College| Los Medanos College | Santa Barbara City College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LMC | SBCC | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,230 | 12,345 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | sbcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | SBCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,644 | $20,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,413 | $12,883 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,200 | $5,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 37% |
Admission |
LMC | SBCC | ||
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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 9, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | SBCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 35:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | SBCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $98 |
Diversity |
LMC | SBCC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
LMC | SBCC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | SBCC | ||
| 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 Barbara City College is larger than than LMC based on total student enrollment (12,345 students vs. 8,230 students)
LMC vs. SBCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or SBCC?
- Los Medanos College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SBCC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at SBCC than Los Medanos College ($9,528.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Los Medanos College than SBCC ($8,413 vs. $12,883)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Barbara City College are 11.9% lower than costs at Los Medanos College ($20,232 vs. $22,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Medanos College than Santa Barbara City College (80% vs. 37%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Barbara City College students is 5.4% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($5,483 vs. $5,200)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or SBCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBCC or LMC .
LMC vs. SBCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC or SBCC? 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 SBCC and LMC.
- Graduates from Los Medanos College earn on average $300 more per year than SBCC graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,400)
- More LMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SBCC students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/