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Pasadena City College ECC Los Angeles City College West Los Angeles College ARC SBCC Pierce College De Anza College Orange Coast College CRC GCC DVC| Sacramento City College | Santa Monica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Sac City | SMC | ||
| Location | Sacramento, CA | Santa Monica, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,719 | 22,375 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losrios.edu | smc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Sac City | SMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,480 | $9,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,764 | $11,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,199 | $6,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,859 | $4,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 64% |
Admission |
Sac City | 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 |
Sac City | SMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Sac City | SMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $67 |
Diversity |
Sac City | SMC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Sac City | SMC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Sac City | 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 Sac City based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 17,719 students)
Sac City vs. SMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Sac City or SMC?
- Santa Monica College is ?% more expensive to attend than Sac City for in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Sac City than Santa Monica College ($9,480.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than Sac City ($6,656 vs. $7,199)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 53.7% lower than costs at Sacramento City College ($11,556 vs. $17,764)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacramento City College than Santa Monica College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacramento City College students is 26% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($5,859 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, Sac City or SMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMC or Sac City .
Sac City vs. SMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Sac City 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 Sac City.
- Graduates of Sacramento City College and SMC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,000 vs. $39,000)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sac City graduates. ($6,500 vs. $10,500)
- SMC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Sac City graduates. ($67 vs. $108)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sac City students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/