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Overview |
Chabot College | CSM | ||
| Location | Hayward, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,736 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chabotcollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chabot College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,112 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,213 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,411 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Chabot 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Chabot College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chabot College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,875 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $91 | $72 |
Diversity |
Chabot College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chabot College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chabot 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
- Chabot College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (10,736 students vs. 7,512 students)
Chabot College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chabot College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Chabot College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at CSM than Chabot College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Chabot College ($6,344 vs. $8,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of San Mateo are 5.8% lower than costs at Chabot College ($20,858 vs. $22,066)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chabot College than College of San Mateo (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 31% larger than aid received Chabot College ($7,086 vs. $5,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Chabot College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Chabot College .
Chabot College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chabot 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 Chabot College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $5,200 more per year than Chabot College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,600)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Chabot College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $8,875)
- CSM graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Chabot College graduates. ($72 vs. $91)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chabot College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/