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Overview |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
| Location | Reedley, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,174 | 23,164 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reedleycollege.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $9,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,803 | $5,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,614 | $5,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 63% |
Admission |
Reedley 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 |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $67 |
Diversity |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Reedley College | SMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Reedley College based on total student enrollment (23,164 students vs. 8,174 students)
Reedley College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reedley College or SMC?
- Reedley College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Reedley College than Santa Monica College ($9,408.00 vs. $9,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reedley College than SMC ($3,803 vs. $5,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reedley College are 62.8% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($7,100 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reedley College than Santa Monica College (92% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reedley College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($7,614 vs. $5,515)
Which college is harder to get into, Reedley College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Reedley College .
Reedley College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reedley 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 Reedley College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Reedley College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $29,400)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reedley College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/