SMC vs. CPTC
SMC ranked #-1 and CPTC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Clover Park Technical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SMC's tuition ($9,316) is more expensive than CPTC ($6,634).
- CPTC's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than CPTC (3,040 students) with more enrolled students.
- CPTC ($8,613) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- CPTC's graduation rate (41%) is higher than SMC (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$9,316 out-of-state
$9,316 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,830
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
23,164 (All undergraduate)
8,870 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
899 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$6,634
Financial Aid
$8,613
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
3,040 (All undergraduate)
345 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
114 Faculties (full-time)
240 Staffs (full-time)
$59,352 Faculty Salary
$66,152 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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