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Overview |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Weed, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 1,204 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smc.edu | siskiyous.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $9,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $8,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $4,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 59% |
Admission |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
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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 |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $30,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $12,280 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $126 |
Diversity |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SMC | College of the Siskiyous | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than College of the Siskiyous based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 1,204 students)
SMC vs. College of the Siskiyous Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or College of the Siskiyous?
- College of the Siskiyous is 25% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at College of the Siskiyous than Santa Monica College ($9,780.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than College of the Siskiyous ($6,656 vs. $8,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Siskiyous are 25.9% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($9,179 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Monica College than College of the Siskiyous (64% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Siskiyous students is 2.9% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($4,786 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or College of the Siskiyous? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Siskiyous or SMC .
SMC vs. College of the Siskiyous Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or College of the Siskiyous? 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 College of the Siskiyous and SMC.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $8,100 more per year than College of the Siskiyous graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $30,900)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $5,780 lower median federal student loan debt than College of the Siskiyous graduates. ($6,500 vs. $12,280)
- SMC graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than College of the Siskiyous graduates. ($67 vs. $126)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Siskiyous students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/