SMC vs. MDC
SMC ranked #-1 and MDC ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Miami Dade College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- MDC's tuition ($9,661) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- MDC's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- MDC (39,139 students) is larger than SMC (23,164 students) with more enrolled students.
- MDC ($5,140) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- MDC's graduation rate (45%) 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
$2,838 In-State
$9,661 out-of-state
$9,661 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,140
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
39,139 (All undergraduate)
13,092 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
667 Faculties (full-time)
2,417 Staffs (full-time)
$66,623 Faculty Salary
$59,734 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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