SMC vs. COM
SMC ranked #-1 and COM ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and College of the Mainland with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SMC's tuition ($9,316) is more expensive than COM ($3,873).
- COM's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than COM (4,961 students) with more enrolled students.
- COM ($4,174) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- SMC's graduation rate (36%) is higher than COM (28%).

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
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$2,973 In-State
$3,873 out-of-state
$3,873 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,174
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
4,961 (All undergraduate)
682 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
110 Faculties (full-time)
325 Staffs (full-time)
$60,056 Faculty Salary
$63,687 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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