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Pasadena City College ECC Los Angeles City College West Los Angeles College SBCC Pierce College Chaffey College De Anza College Orange Coast College GCC DVC Moorpark College| Riverside City College | Santa Monica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Riverside City College | SMC | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,147 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rcc.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Riverside City College | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,960 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,674 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,428 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,970 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
Riverside City 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 | Oct 20, 2024 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Riverside City College | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Riverside City College | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $67 |
Diversity |
Riverside City College | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 59% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Riverside City College | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Riverside City 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 Riverside City College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 19,147 students)
Riverside City College vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Riverside City College or SMC?
- Riverside City 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 10.1% higher at Riverside City College than Santa Monica College ($9,960.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Riverside City College than SMC ($6,428 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 70.2% lower than costs at Riverside City College ($11,556 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Riverside City College than Santa Monica College (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Riverside City College students is 28.4% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($5,970 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Riverside City College or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Riverside City College .
Riverside City College vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Riverside City 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 Riverside City College.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Riverside City College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $36,000)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Riverside City College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $8,000)
- SMC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Riverside City College graduates. ($67 vs. $82)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Riverside City College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/