LPU vs. SMC
Both Life Pacific University and Santa Monica College are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Life Pacific University and Santa Monica College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- LPU's tuition ($20,462) is more expensive than SMC ($9,316).
- LPU's acceptance rate (94.48%) is lower than LPU (94.48%).
- LPU has higher yield (54.74%) than LPU (54.74%).
- LPU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than SMC (26 to 1).
- SMC (22,375 students) is larger than LPU (500 students) with more enrolled students.
- LPU ($8,272) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($3,332).
- LPU's graduation rate (46%) is higher than SMC (32%).
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$20,462
Financial Aid
$8,272
Test Scores
Admission
94.48% Acceptance Rate
54.74% Yield
Enrollment
397 Undergraduate
103 Graduate
198 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
33% Transfer-out Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
16 Faculties (full-time)
62 Staffs (full-time)
$55,883 Faculty Salary
$57,533 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-305 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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
$3,332
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
22,375 (All undergraduate)
10,229 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
327 Faculties (full-time)
839 Staffs (full-time)
$107,816 Faculty Salary
$79,369 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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