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Overview |
LMC | CSM | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,791 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | losmedanos.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
LMC | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,988 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,493 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,459 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,378 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 64% |
Admission |
LMC | 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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| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
LMC | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LMC | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
LMC | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
LMC | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
LMC | 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
- Los Medanos College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (7,791 students vs. 7,512 students)
LMC vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LMC or CSM?
- Los Medanos College and CSM cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at CSM than Los Medanos College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than LMC ($6,344 vs. $7,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Los Medanos College are 1.8% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($20,493 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Los Medanos College than College of San Mateo (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 61.9% larger than aid received Los Medanos College ($7,086 vs. $4,378)
Which college is harder to get into, LMC or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or LMC .
LMC vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LMC 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 LMC.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $4,100 more per year than LMC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,700)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LMC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/