SMC vs. USU
Both Santa Monica College and United States University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and United States University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SMC's tuition ($9,316) is more expensive than USU ($7,067).
- USU's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than USU (2,539 students) with more enrolled students.
- USU ($5,746) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,067
Financial Aid
$5,746
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
178 Undergraduate
2,361 Graduate
420 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Faculties (full-time)
99 Staffs (full-time)
$66,342 Faculty Salary
$65,055 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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