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Overview |
Porterville College | SMC | ||
| Location | Porterville, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,113 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | portervillecollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Porterville College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,510 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,268 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,638 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Porterville 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 |
Porterville College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Porterville College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Porterville College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 76% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Porterville College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Porterville 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 Porterville College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 4,113 students)
Porterville College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Porterville College or SMC?
- Porterville 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 5.1% higher at Porterville College than Santa Monica College ($9,510.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Porterville College ($6,656 vs. $7,268)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 49.3% lower than costs at Porterville College ($11,556 vs. $17,253)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Porterville College than Santa Monica College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Porterville College students is 85.8% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($8,638 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Porterville College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Porterville College .
Porterville College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Porterville 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 Porterville College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Porterville College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/