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Overview |
CSM | Montgomery College | ||
| Location | La Plata, MD | Rockville, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,868 | 17,137 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csmd.edu | montgomerycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Montgomery College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,288 | $3,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,392 | $11,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,459 | $15,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,031 | $8,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,183 | $7,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 59% |
Admission |
CSM | Montgomery 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSM | Montgomery College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Montgomery College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $9,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $100 |
Diversity |
CSM | Montgomery College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CSM | Montgomery College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Montgomery 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
- Montgomery College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (17,137 students vs. 4,868 students)
CSM vs. Montgomery College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Montgomery College?
- Montgomery College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($8,070.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.8% higher at Montgomery College than College of Southern Maryland ($11,220.00 vs. $7,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Maryland than Montgomery College ($7,031 vs. $8,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Maryland are 38.2% lower than costs at Montgomery College ($11,459 vs. $15,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Southern Maryland than Montgomery College (100% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montgomery College students is 75.6% larger than aid received College of Southern Maryland ($7,344 vs. $4,183)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Montgomery College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montgomery College or CSM .
CSM vs. Montgomery College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Montgomery 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 Montgomery College and CSM.
- Graduates from Montgomery College earn on average $3,100 more per year than CSM graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $41,400)
- College of Southern Maryland students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than Montgomery College graduates. ($9,000 vs. $9,700)
- CSM graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Montgomery College graduates. ($93 vs. $100)
- More Montgomery College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSM students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/