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Overview |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Beverly Hills, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 1,640 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | smc.edu | wcui.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $17,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $17,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $24,180 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $4,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
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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 | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $206 |
Diversity |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
SMC | West Coast Ultrasound Institute | ||
| 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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 1,640 students)
SMC vs. West Coast Ultrasound Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or West Coast Ultrasound Institute?
- West Coast Ultrasound Institute is 1,529.1% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($17,985.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at West Coast Ultrasound Institute than Santa Monica College ($17,985.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than West Coast Ultrasound Institute ($6,656 vs. $24,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 53.9% lower than costs at West Coast Ultrasound Institute ($11,556 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Coast Ultrasound Institute than Santa Monica College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Coast Ultrasound Institute students is 1.8% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($4,735 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or West Coast Ultrasound Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast Ultrasound Institute or SMC .
SMC vs. West Coast Ultrasound Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or West Coast Ultrasound Institute? 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 West Coast Ultrasound Institute and SMC.
- Graduates from West Coast Ultrasound Institute earn on average $17,200 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,000)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast Ultrasound Institute graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,000)
- SMC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast Ultrasound Institute graduates. ($67 vs. $206)
- More West Coast Ultrasound Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/