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Overview |
SMC | Norco College | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smc.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMC | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
SMC | Norco College | ||
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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 | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $82 |
Diversity |
SMC | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SMC | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SMC | Norco College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than Norco College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 9,467 students)
SMC vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or Norco College?
- Norco 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 25.3% higher at Norco College than Santa Monica College ($11,334.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than SMC ($5,871 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 70.2% lower than costs at Norco College ($11,556 vs. $19,674)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than Santa Monica College (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norco College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($5,444 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or SMC .
SMC vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or Norco 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 Norco College and SMC.
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Norco College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $8,000)
- SMC graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Norco College graduates. ($67 vs. $82)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco 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/