SMC vs. Northwest
SMC ranked #-1 and Northwest ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Northwest College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- Northwest's tuition ($11,235) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Northwest's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Northwest (1,379 students) with more enrolled students.
- Northwest ($7,072) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Northwest's graduation rate (44%) 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
$4,935 In-State
$11,235 out-of-state
$11,235 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,072
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
1,379 (All undergraduate)
255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
52 Faculties (full-time)
137 Staffs (full-time)
$63,196 Faculty Salary
$50,394 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$3,090 annual charge
-632 capacity
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