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Overview |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,569 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullcoll.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,714 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,316 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,372 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 90% |
Admission |
Fullerton College | 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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Academics |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fullerton College | CSM | ||
| 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
- Fullerton College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (18,569 students vs. 9,208 students)
Fullerton College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fullerton College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Fullerton College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at CSM than Fullerton College ($11,340.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Fullerton College ($6,887 vs. $10,316)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fullerton College are 51% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($20,714 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Fullerton College (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fullerton College students is 4.2% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($5,372 vs. $5,157)
Which college is harder to get into, Fullerton College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Fullerton College .
Fullerton College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fullerton College 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 Fullerton College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $7,500 more per year than Fullerton College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,300)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fullerton College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/