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Overview |
CSM | Victor Valley College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Victorville, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 12,648 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | vvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Victor Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $10,102 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $16,580 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $13,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $6,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 90% |
Admission |
CSM | Victor Valley 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 | Victor Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Victor Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $93 |
Diversity |
CSM | Victor Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CSM | Victor Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Victor Valley College | ||
| 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
- Victor Valley College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (12,648 students vs. 7,512 students)
CSM vs. Victor Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Victor Valley College?
- Victor Valley College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($1,402.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Victor Valley College than College of San Mateo ($10,102.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Victor Valley College ($6,344 vs. $13,390)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Victor Valley College are 25.8% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($16,580 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Victor Valley College than College of San Mateo (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 6% larger than aid received Victor Valley College ($7,086 vs. $6,685)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Victor Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Victor Valley College or CSM .
CSM vs. Victor Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Victor Valley 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 Victor Valley College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $12,300 more per year than Victor Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,500)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Victor Valley College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $9,000)
- CSM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Victor Valley College graduates. ($72 vs. $93)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Victor Valley College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/