SMC vs. Simpson
Both Santa Monica College and Simpson University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Simpson University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Simpson's tuition ($38,522) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Simpson's acceptance rate (99.03%) is lower than Simpson (99.03%).
- Simpson has higher yield (18.53%) than Simpson (18.53%).
- Simpson's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Simpson (907 students) with more enrolled students.
- Simpson ($21,024) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Simpson's graduation rate (42%) 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
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$38,522
Financial Aid
$21,024
Test Scores
Admission
99.03% Acceptance Rate
18.53% Yield
Enrollment
755 Undergraduate
152 Graduate
159 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
62% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
35 Faculties (full-time)
134 Staffs (full-time)
$60,519 Faculty Salary
$56,005 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,300 annual charge
-450 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,600 annual charge
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