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Pasadena City College ECC Los Angeles City College West Los Angeles College SBCC Pierce College De Anza College Palomar College Orange Coast College GCC DVC Moorpark College| Mt. San Jacinto Community College District | Santa Monica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | SMC | ||
| Location | San Jacinto, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,153 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msjc.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,250 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,500 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,125 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,821 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 64% |
Admission |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | 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 |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mt. San Jacinto CCD | 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 Mt. San Jacinto CCD based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 15,153 students)
Mt. San Jacinto CCD vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mt. San Jacinto CCD or SMC?
- Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is 25% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Mt. San Jacinto CCD than Santa Monica College ($11,250.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Mt. San Jacinto CCD ($6,656 vs. $7,125)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 34.1% lower than costs at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District ($11,556 vs. $15,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District than Santa Monica College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mt. San Jacinto Community College District students is 25.2% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($5,821 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Mt. San Jacinto CCD or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Mt. San Jacinto CCD .
Mt. San Jacinto CCD vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mt. San Jacinto CCD 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 Mt. San Jacinto CCD.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Mt. San Jacinto CCD graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,900)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mt. San Jacinto CCD students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/