SMC vs. Minerva
Both Santa Monica College and Minerva University are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Minerva University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Minerva's tuition ($23,630) is more expensive than SMC ($10,708).
- Minerva's acceptance rate (3.04%) is lower than Minerva (3.04%).
- Minerva has higher yield (43.64%) than Minerva (43.64%).
- Minerva's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,453 students) is larger than Minerva (669 students) with more enrolled students.
- Minerva ($19,277) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($4,114).
- Minerva's graduation rate (89%) 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
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$23,630
Financial Aid
$19,277
Test Scores
Admission
3.04% Acceptance Rate
43.64% Yield
Enrollment
637 Undergraduate
32 Graduate
32 Online Students
Graduation Rate
89% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
49 Faculties (full-time)
125 Staffs (full-time)
$123,929 Faculty Salary
$101,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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