SMC vs. ISSA
Both Santa Monica College and Lionel University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Lionel University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- ISSA's tuition ($15,265) is more expensive than SMC ($10,708).
- ISSA's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,453 students) is larger than ISSA (403 students) with more enrolled students.
- ISSA ($4,539) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($4,114).
- ISSA's graduation rate (67%) 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
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Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$15,265
Financial Aid
$4,539
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
370 Undergraduate
33 Graduate
403 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
1 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$45,000 Faculty Salary
$80,171 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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