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Skyline College De Anza College Canada College Foothill College SMC City College of San Francisco Orange Coast College Chabot College DVC SRJC Fresno City College Laney College| Lake Tahoe Community College | College of San Mateo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LTCC | CSM | ||
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,519 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ltcc.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LTCC | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,116 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,072 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,751 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,019 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,587 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 64% |
Admission |
LTCC | 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 |
LTCC | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LTCC | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
LTCC | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
LTCC | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LTCC | 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 LTCC based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 2,519 students)
LTCC vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LTCC or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 15.4% more expensive to attend than LTCC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at CSM than Lake Tahoe Community College ($9,408.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than LTCC ($6,344 vs. $11,019)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Tahoe Community College are 77.5% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($11,751 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Lake Tahoe Community College (64% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 97.5% larger than aid received Lake Tahoe Community College ($7,086 vs. $3,587)
Which college is harder to get into, LTCC or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or LTCC .
LTCC vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LTCC 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 LTCC.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $13,700 more per year than LTCC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/