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Overview |
SMC | West Hills College Lemoore | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Lemoore, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 3,845 | ||
| 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 Lemoore | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $10,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $7,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
SMC | West Hills College Lemoore | ||
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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 Lemoore | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | West Hills College Lemoore | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $98 |
Diversity |
SMC | West Hills College Lemoore | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 24% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SMC | West Hills College Lemoore | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SMC | West Hills College Lemoore | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| 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 Lemoore based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 3,845 students)
SMC vs. West Hills College Lemoore Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or West Hills College Lemoore?
- West Hills College Lemoore 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 Lemoore 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 Lemoore ($6,656 vs. $12,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 49.3% lower than costs at West Hills College Lemoore ($11,556 vs. $17,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Hills College Lemoore than Santa Monica College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Hills College Lemoore students is 58.6% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($7,374 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or West Hills College Lemoore? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Hills College Lemoore or SMC .
SMC vs. West Hills College Lemoore Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or West Hills College Lemoore? 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 Lemoore and SMC.
- Santa Monica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than West Hills College Lemoore graduates. ($6,500 vs. $9,500)
- SMC graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than West Hills College Lemoore graduates. ($67 vs. $98)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Hills College Lemoore students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/