SMC vs. Vanguard University of Southern California
Both Santa Monica College and Vanguard University of Southern California are 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Santa Monica College and Vanguard University of Southern California with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Vanguard University of Southern California's tuition ($41,700) is more expensive than SMC ($10,708).
- Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate (62.44%) is lower than Vanguard University of Southern California (62.44%).
- Vanguard University of Southern California has higher yield (19.68%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (19.68%).
- Vanguard University of Southern California's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than SMC (27 to 1).
- SMC (23,453 students) is larger than Vanguard University of Southern California (2,246 students) with more enrolled students.
- Vanguard University of Southern California ($25,940) has higher amount of financial aid than SMC ($4,114).
- Vanguard University of Southern California's graduation rate (57%) 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

Vanguard University of Southern California
Private, 4 years • Costa Mesa, CA #47 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$41,700
Financial Aid
$25,940
Test Scores
Admission
62.44% Acceptance Rate
19.68% Yield
Enrollment
1,960 Undergraduate
286 Graduate
393 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
86 Faculties (full-time)
263 Staffs (full-time)
$85,450 Faculty Salary
$80,131 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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