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Overview |
MJC | CSM | ||
| Location | Modesto, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,152 | 9,208 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mjc.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MJC | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,188 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,788 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,432 | $31,288 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,093 | $6,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,666 | $5,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 90% |
Admission |
MJC | 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MJC | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MJC | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
MJC | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MJC | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
MJC | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Modesto Junior College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (17,152 students vs. 9,208 students)
MJC vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MJC or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 8.4% more expensive to attend than MJC for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at CSM than Modesto Junior College ($11,340.00 vs. $8,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than MJC ($6,887 vs. $13,093)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Modesto Junior College are 61% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,432 vs. $31,288)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than Modesto Junior College (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 40.7% larger than aid received Modesto Junior College ($5,157 vs. $3,666)
Which college is harder to get into, MJC or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or MJC .
MJC vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MJC 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 MJC.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $10,800 more per year than MJC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/