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Overview |
Laney College | CSM | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,211 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | peralta.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laney College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,472 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,066 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,691 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,737 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 90% |
Admission |
Laney 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 |
Laney College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 31:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laney College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $72 |
Diversity |
Laney College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Laney College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Laney 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
- Laney College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (10,211 students vs. 9,208 students)
Laney College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laney College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Laney College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at CSM than Laney College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Laney College ($6,887 vs. $17,691)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laney College are 41.8% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($22,066 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Laney College (90% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 8.9% larger than aid received Laney College ($5,157 vs. $4,737)
Which college is harder to get into, Laney College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Laney College .
Laney College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laney 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 Laney College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $10,500 more per year than Laney College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,300)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Laney College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $10,500)
- CSM graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Laney College graduates. ($72 vs. $108)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laney College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/