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Overview |
CSM | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Chula Vista, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 16,530 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | swccd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $9,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $22,086 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $13,362 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $6,613 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 84% |
Admission |
CSM | Southwestern 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 | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $4,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $46 |
Diversity |
CSM | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CSM | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Southwestern College | ||
| 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
- Southwestern College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (16,530 students vs. 7,512 students)
CSM vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Southwestern College?
- College of San Mateo and Southwestern College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Southwestern College than College of San Mateo ($9,436.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Southwestern College ($6,344 vs. $13,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of San Mateo are 5.9% lower than costs at Southwestern College ($20,858 vs. $22,086)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than College of San Mateo (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 7.2% larger than aid received Southwestern College ($7,086 vs. $6,613)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or CSM .
CSM vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Southwestern 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 Southwestern College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $10,700 more per year than Southwestern College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,100)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($4,500 vs. $7,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($46 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern 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/