SMC vs. The University of Tennessee Southern
SMC ranked #-1 and The University of Tennessee Southern ranked #-1 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and The University of Tennessee Southern with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- The University of Tennessee Southern's tuition ($10,924) is more expensive than SMC ($10,708).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's acceptance rate (86.71%) is lower than The University of Tennessee Southern (86.71%).
- The University of Tennessee Southern has higher yield (26.10%) than The University of Tennessee Southern (26.10%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 990.
- The University of Tennessee Southern's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,453 students) is larger than The University of Tennessee Southern (1,046 students) with more enrolled students.
- The University of Tennessee Southern ($8,268) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($4,114).
- The University of Tennessee Southern's graduation rate (37%) 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
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,924
Financial Aid
$8,268
Test Scores
990 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
86.71% Acceptance Rate
26.10% Yield
Enrollment
1,012 Undergraduate
34 Graduate
113 Online Students
Graduation Rate
37% Graduation Rate
31% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
54 Faculties (full-time)
135 Staffs (full-time)
$60,143 Faculty Salary
$59,235 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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