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Overview |
Golden West College | CSM | ||
| Location | Huntington Beach, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,053 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goldenwestcollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Golden West College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,768 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,088 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,623 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 64% |
Admission |
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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 |
Golden West College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,484 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $56 | $72 |
Diversity |
Golden West College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Golden West College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Golden West 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
- Golden West College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (10,053 students vs. 7,512 students)
Golden West College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Golden West College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Golden West College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Golden West College than College of San Mateo ($9,768.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Golden West College than CSM ($5,088 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Golden West College are 17.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,784 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Golden West College than College of San Mateo (83% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Golden West College students is 21.7% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($8,623 vs. $7,086)
Which college is harder to get into, Golden West College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Golden West College .
Golden West College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Golden West 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 Golden West College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $7,800 more per year than Golden West College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,000)
- Golden West College students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($5,484 vs. $7,000)
- Golden West College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($56 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Golden West College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/