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Skyline College De Anza College Canada College Foothill College Mt. San Jacinto CCD Chaffey College SMC City College of San Francisco Orange Coast College Chabot College DVC SRJC| Crafton Hills College | College of San Mateo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CHC | CSM | ||
| Location | Yucaipa, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,113 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | craftonhills.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,864 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,676 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,716 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 64% |
Admission |
CHC | CSM | ||
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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 27, 2025 |
Academics |
CHC | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
CHC | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CHC | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 5,113 students)
CHC vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at CHC than College of San Mateo ($9,864.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than CHC ($6,344 vs. $15,676)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Crafton Hills College are 17.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,784 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Crafton Hills College (64% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 50.3% larger than aid received Crafton Hills College ($7,086 vs. $4,716)
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or CHC .
CHC vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC or CSM? 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 CSM and CHC.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $6,400 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,400)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/