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Overview |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Redding, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 7,363 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | shastacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $8,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $5,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $8,323 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $7,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 91% |
Admission |
CSM | Shasta 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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Academics |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $8,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $92 |
Diversity |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Shasta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than Shasta College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 7,363 students)
CSM vs. Shasta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Shasta College?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Shasta College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at CSM than Shasta College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Shasta College ($6,344 vs. $8,323)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shasta College are 288.4% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($5,370 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shasta College than College of San Mateo (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shasta College students is 11% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($7,865 vs. $7,086)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Shasta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shasta College or CSM .
CSM vs. Shasta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Shasta 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 Shasta College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $12,700 more per year than Shasta College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,100)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $1,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Shasta College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $8,966)
- CSM graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Shasta College graduates. ($72 vs. $92)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shasta College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/