SMC vs. Highline
SMC ranked #-1 and Highline ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Highline 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 Highline ($5,156).
- Highline's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Highline (5,126 students) with more enrolled students.
- Highline ($5,532) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Highline's graduation rate (39%) 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
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$4,623 In-State
$5,156 out-of-state
$5,156 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,532
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
5,126 (All undergraduate)
1,609 Online Students
Graduation Rate
39% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
154 Faculties (full-time)
476 Staffs (full-time)
$77,391 Faculty Salary
$68,474 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,426 annual charge
-160 capacity
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