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Overview |
SMC | West Valley College | ||
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,375 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smc.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMC | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,556 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,656 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,650 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
Admission |
SMC | West Valley 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 | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMC | West Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | N/A |
Diversity |
SMC | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
SMC | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
SMC | West Valley 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 West Valley College based on total student enrollment (22,375 students vs. 6,513 students)
SMC vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMC or West Valley College?
- West Valley 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 4% higher at SMC than West Valley College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than SMC ($5,468 vs. $6,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Monica College are 67.4% lower than costs at West Valley College ($11,556 vs. $19,348)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Santa Monica College than West Valley College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Valley College students is 33% larger than aid received Santa Monica College ($6,185 vs. $4,650)
Which college is harder to get into, SMC or West Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Valley College or SMC .
SMC vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMC or West Valley 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 West Valley College and SMC.
- Graduates from West Valley College earn on average $2,100 more per year than SMC graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $39,000)
- More SMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Valley College students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/