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Overview |
CSM | Ventura College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Ventura, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 10,559 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | venturacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Ventura College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $8,092 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $17,253 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $3,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $6,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 92% |
Admission |
CSM | Ventura College | ||
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| 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 | Ventura College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Ventura College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $108 |
Diversity |
CSM | Ventura College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CSM | Ventura College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Ventura 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
- Ventura College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (10,559 students vs. 7,512 students)
CSM vs. Ventura College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Ventura College?
- Ventura College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at CSM than Ventura College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ventura College than CSM ($3,111 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ventura College are 20.9% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,253 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ventura College than College of San Mateo (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 7.9% larger than aid received Ventura College ($7,086 vs. $6,566)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Ventura College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ventura College or CSM .
CSM vs. Ventura College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Ventura 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 Ventura College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $6,900 more per year than Ventura College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,900)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ventura College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $10,500)
- CSM graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Ventura College graduates. ($72 vs. $108)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ventura College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/