SMC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California
Both Santa Monica College and Vanguard University of Southern California are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Vanguard University of Southern California with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Vanguard University of Southern California's tuition ($39,950) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate (64.70%) is lower than Vanguard University of Southern California (64.70%).
- Vanguard University of Southern California has higher yield (22.67%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (22.67%).
- Vanguard University of Southern California's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,164 students) is larger than Vanguard University of Southern California (2,219 students) with more enrolled students.
- Vanguard University of Southern California ($26,454) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,830).
- Vanguard University of Southern California's graduation rate (56%) 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
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Campus Living

Vanguard University of Southern California
Private, 4 years • Costa Mesa, CA #31 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$39,950
Financial Aid
$26,454
Test Scores
Admission
64.70% Acceptance Rate
22.67% Yield
Enrollment
1,987 Undergraduate
232 Graduate
263 Online Students
Graduation Rate
56% Graduation Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
86 Faculties (full-time)
263 Staffs (full-time)
$77,690 Faculty Salary
$49,361 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,476 annual charge
-1,020 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,930 annual charge
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