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Overview |
Canada College | CSM | ||
| Location | Redwood City, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,388 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canadacollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canada College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,932 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,420 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Canada 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Canada College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canada College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Canada College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Canada College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Canada College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than Canada College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 5,388 students)
Canada College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canada College or CSM?
- Canada College and CSM cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at CSM than Canada College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,932.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canada College than CSM ($4,420 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of San Mateo are 0% lower than costs at Canada College ($20,858 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canada College than College of San Mateo (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Canada College students is 16.3% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($8,242 vs. $7,086)
Which college is harder to get into, Canada College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Canada College .
Canada College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canada 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 Canada College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $6,800 more per year than Canada College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,000)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canada College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/