SMC vs. HPU
SMC ranked #-1 and HPU ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and High Point University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- HPU's tuition ($45,312) is more expensive than SMC ($10,708).
- HPU's acceptance rate (75.31%) is lower than HPU (75.31%).
- HPU has higher yield (11.55%) than HPU (11.55%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,210.
- HPU's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,453 students) is larger than HPU (6,331 students) with more enrolled students.
- HPU ($21,416) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($4,114).
- HPU's graduation rate (74%) is higher than SMC (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$1,156 In-State
$10,708 out-of-state
$10,708 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,114
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
23,453 (All undergraduate)
8,360 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
349 Faculties (full-time)
899 Staffs (full-time)
$128,190 Faculty Salary
$94,493 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
$45,312
Financial Aid
$21,416
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
75.31% Acceptance Rate
11.55% Yield
Enrollment
5,135 Undergraduate
1,196 Graduate
294 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
352 Faculties (full-time)
1,028 Staffs (full-time)
$81,168 Faculty Salary
$64,432 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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