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Skyline College De Anza College Canada College Foothill College SMC City College of San Francisco Orange Coast College Chabot College DVC SRJC Fresno City College Laney College| College of San Mateo | International Professional School of Bodywork | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ipsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $7,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $7,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $21,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $1,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 50% |
Admission |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
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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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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $16,286 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $168 |
Diversity |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
CSM | IPSB College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than IPSB College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 144 students)
CSM vs. IPSB College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or IPSB College?
- International Professional School of Bodywork is 460.6% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($7,220.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at CSM than International Professional School of Bodywork ($9,408.00 vs. $7,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than IPSB College ($6,344 vs. $21,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Professional School of Bodywork are 119.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($9,513 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than International Professional School of Bodywork (64% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 410.5% larger than aid received International Professional School of Bodywork ($7,086 vs. $1,388)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or IPSB College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPSB College or CSM .
CSM vs. IPSB College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or IPSB College? 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 IPSB College and CSM.
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $9,286 lower median federal student loan debt than IPSB College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $16,286)
- CSM graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than IPSB College graduates. ($72 vs. $168)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPSB College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/