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Overview |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
| Location | Aptos, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,149 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cabrillo.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,375 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,992 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,872 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Apr 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $72 |
Diversity |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cabrillo College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cabrillo College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (9,149 students vs. 7,512 students)
Cabrillo College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cabrillo College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Cabrillo College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at CSM than Cabrillo College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Cabrillo College ($6,344 vs. $18,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of San Mateo are 2.5% lower than costs at Cabrillo College ($20,858 vs. $21,375)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cabrillo College than College of San Mateo (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 20.7% larger than aid received Cabrillo College ($7,086 vs. $5,872)
Which college is harder to get into, Cabrillo College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Cabrillo College .
Cabrillo College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cabrillo College or CSM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSM and Cabrillo College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $4,600 more per year than Cabrillo College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,200)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cabrillo College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $10,500)
- CSM graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Cabrillo College graduates. ($72 vs. $108)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cabrillo College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/