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Overview |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
| Location | Glendora, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,915 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | citruscollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,744 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,411 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,901 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 90% |
Admission |
Citrus 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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Academics |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $72 |
Diversity |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Citrus College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Citrus College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (9,915 students vs. 9,208 students)
Citrus College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Citrus College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Citrus College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at CSM than Citrus College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Citrus College than CSM ($5,411 vs. $6,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citrus College are 61% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,431 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Citrus College (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citrus College students is 33.8% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($6,901 vs. $5,157)
Which college is harder to get into, Citrus College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Citrus College .
Citrus College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Citrus 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 Citrus College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $10,900 more per year than Citrus College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,900)
- Citrus College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($5,500 vs. $7,000)
- Citrus College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($56 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Citrus College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/