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Overview |
Mission College | SMC | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,747 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missioncollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mission College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,080 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,438 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,395 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,224 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 64% |
Admission |
Mission 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 |
Mission College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mission College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Mission College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mission College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mission College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Mission College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 5,747 students)
Mission College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mission College or SMC?
- Mission College is 25% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Mission College than Santa Monica College ($10,080.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Mission College ($6,656 vs. $8,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 68.2% lower than costs at Mission College ($11,556 vs. $19,438)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mission College than Santa Monica College (70% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mission College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($6,224 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Mission College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Mission College .
Mission College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mission 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 Mission College.
- Graduates from Mission College earn on average $3,000 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,000)
- More Mission College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/