MiraCosta vs. SMC
MiraCosta ranked #-1 and SMC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare MiraCosta College and Spartanburg Methodist College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SMC's tuition ($19,350) is more expensive than MiraCosta ($9,120).
- SMC's acceptance rate (81.40%) is lower than SMC (81.40%).
- SMC has higher yield (28.41%) than SMC (28.41%).
- SMC's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than MiraCosta (22 to 1).
- MiraCosta (11,707 students) is larger than SMC (1,029 students) with more enrolled students.
- SMC ($14,775) has higher amount of financial aid than MiraCosta ($4,384).
- MiraCosta's graduation rate (41%) is higher than SMC (38%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,152 In-State
$9,120 out-of-state
$9,120 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,384
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
11,707 (All undergraduate)
5,761 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
159 Faculties (full-time)
538 Staffs (full-time)
$123,870 Faculty Salary
$106,815 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$19,350
Financial Aid
$14,775
Test Scores
Admission
81.40% Acceptance Rate
28.41% Yield
Enrollment
1,029 (All undergraduate)
166 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
37% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
37 Faculties (full-time)
153 Staffs (full-time)
$50,989 Faculty Salary
$49,338 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-601 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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