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Overview |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Visalia, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 13,170 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | cos.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $8,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $17,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $2,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $6,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
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| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $4,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $41 |
Diversity |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSM | College of the Sequoias | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Sequoias is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (13,170 students vs. 7,512 students)
CSM vs. College of the Sequoias Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or College of the Sequoias?
- College of San Mateo and College of the Sequoias cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at CSM than College of the Sequoias ($9,408.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Sequoias than CSM ($2,338 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Sequoias are 18.5% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,596 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Sequoias than College of San Mateo (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 9.5% larger than aid received College of the Sequoias ($7,086 vs. $6,469)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or College of the Sequoias? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Sequoias or CSM .
CSM vs. College of the Sequoias Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or College of the Sequoias? 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 College of the Sequoias and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $13,500 more per year than College of the Sequoias graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,300)
- College of the Sequoias students graduate with a $2,973 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($4,027 vs. $7,000)
- College of the Sequoias graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($41 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of the Sequoias students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/