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Overview |
Oxnard College | SMC | ||
| Location | Oxnard, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,339 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxnardcollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxnard College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,344 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,092 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $1,644 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,247 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 64% |
Admission |
Oxnard 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 |
Oxnard College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxnard College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Oxnard College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Oxnard College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Oxnard 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 Oxnard College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 6,339 students)
Oxnard College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxnard College or SMC?
- Oxnard College is 21.7% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at SMC than Oxnard College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oxnard College than SMC ($1,644 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 49.3% lower than costs at Oxnard College ($11,556 vs. $17,253)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oxnard College than Santa Monica College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oxnard College students is 77.4% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($8,247 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Oxnard College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Oxnard College .
Oxnard College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxnard 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 Oxnard College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Oxnard College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $33,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/