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Overview |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Coalinga, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 3,061 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smc.edu | westhillscollege.com | ||
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Costs |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $10,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $7,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $9,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $8,320 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
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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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $31,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $72 |
Diversity |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SMC | West Hills College Coalinga | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Santa Monica College is larger than than West Hills College Coalinga based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 3,061 students)
SMC vs. West Hills College Coalinga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or West Hills College Coalinga?
- West Hills College Coalinga is 25% more expensive to attend than SMC for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at West Hills College Coalinga than Santa Monica College ($10,110.00 vs. $9,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Monica College than West Hills College Coalinga ($6,656 vs. $9,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Hills College Coalinga are 54.3% lower than costs at Santa Monica College ($7,490 vs. $11,556)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Hills College Coalinga than Santa Monica College (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Hills College Coalinga students is 78.9% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($8,320 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or West Hills College Coalinga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Hills College Coalinga or SMC .
SMC vs. West Hills College Coalinga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or West Hills College Coalinga? 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 Hills College Coalinga and SMC.
- Graduates from Santa Monica College earn on average $7,200 more per year than West Hills College Coalinga graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $31,800)
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than West Hills College Coalinga graduates. ($6,500 vs. $7,000)
- SMC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than West Hills College Coalinga graduates. ($67 vs. $72)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Hills College Coalinga students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/