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Overview |
Hartnell College | CSM | ||
| Location | Salinas, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,478 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartnell.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hartnell College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,970 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,431 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,641 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,300 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 90% |
Admission |
Hartnell 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 |
Hartnell College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hartnell College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Hartnell College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hartnell College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Hartnell 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
- College of San Mateo is larger than than Hartnell College based on total student enrollment (9,208 students vs. 8,478 students)
Hartnell College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hartnell College or CSM?
- Hartnell College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at CSM than Hartnell College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hartnell College than CSM ($5,641 vs. $6,887)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hartnell College are 61% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,431 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Hartnell College (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hartnell College students is 22.2% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($6,300 vs. $5,157)
Which college is harder to get into, Hartnell College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Hartnell College .
Hartnell College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hartnell 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 Hartnell College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $8,500 more per year than Hartnell College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,300)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hartnell College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/