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Overview |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | smc.edu | ipsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $7,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $7,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $21,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $1,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 50% |
Admission |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $16,286 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $168 |
Diversity |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
SMC | IPSB College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than IPSB College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 144 students)
SMC vs. IPSB College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or IPSB College?
- International Professional School of Bodywork is 554% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($7,220.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at SMC than International Professional School of Bodywork ($9,048.00 vs. $7,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than IPSB College ($6,656 vs. $21,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Professional School of Bodywork are 21.5% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($9,513 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Monica College than International Professional School of Bodywork (64% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Santa Monica College students is 235% larger than aid received International Professional School of Bodywork ($4,650 vs. $1,388)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or IPSB College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPSB College or SMC .
SMC vs. IPSB College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or IPSB College? 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 IPSB College and SMC.
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $9,786 lower median federal student loan debt than IPSB College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $16,286)
- SMC graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than IPSB College graduates. ($67 vs. $168)
- More IPSB College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/