SMC vs. Lake Superior State
SMC ranked #-1 and Lake Superior State ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Lake Superior State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Lake Superior State's tuition ($14,266) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Lake Superior State's acceptance rate (68.01%) is lower than Lake Superior State (68.01%).
- Lake Superior State has higher yield (15.16%) than Lake Superior State (15.16%).
- Lake Superior State's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Lake Superior State (1,669 students) with more enrolled students.
- Lake Superior State ($8,990) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Lake Superior State's graduation rate (57%) 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
$14,266
Financial Aid
$8,990
Test Scores
Admission
68.01% Acceptance Rate
15.16% Yield
Enrollment
1,669 (All undergraduate)
105 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
83 Faculties (full-time)
275 Staffs (full-time)
$62,075 Faculty Salary
$49,035 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,108 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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