SMC vs. SUNY Upstate
SMC ranked #-1 and SUNY Upstate ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Upstate Medical University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- SUNY Upstate's tuition ($17,993) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- SUNY Upstate's students to faculty ratio (8 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than SUNY Upstate (1,286 students) with more enrolled students.
- SUNY Upstate ($8,207) 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
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,083 In-State
$17,993 out-of-state
$17,993 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,207
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
118 Undergraduate
1,168 Graduate
59 Online Students
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
673 Faculties (full-time)
1,493 Staffs (full-time)
$62,045 Faculty Salary
$72,434 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$12,500 annual charge
-270 capacity
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