SMC vs. Rochester
SMC ranked #-1 and Rochester ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Rochester University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rochester's tuition ($27,938) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Rochester's acceptance rate (65.31%) is lower than Rochester (65.31%).
- Rochester has higher yield (44.38%) than Rochester (44.38%).
- Rochester's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Rochester (1,173 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rochester ($13,793) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Rochester's graduation rate (41%) 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
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$27,938
Financial Aid
$13,793
Test Scores
Admission
65.31% Acceptance Rate
44.38% Yield
Enrollment
1,144 Undergraduate
29 Graduate
216 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
36 Faculties (full-time)
115 Staffs (full-time)
$56,018 Faculty Salary
$52,623 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,244 annual charge
-331 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,556 annual charge
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