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Overview |
Moorpark College | CSM | ||
| Location | Moorpark, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,484 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moorparkcollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moorpark College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,344 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,092 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,253 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,978 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,948 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 64% |
Admission |
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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 |
Moorpark College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $118 | $72 |
Diversity |
Moorpark College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Moorpark College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Moorpark 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
- Moorpark College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (12,484 students vs. 7,512 students)
Moorpark College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moorpark College or CSM?
- Moorpark College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($1,344.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at CSM than Moorpark College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,092.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moorpark College than CSM ($3,978 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moorpark College are 20.9% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,253 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moorpark College than College of San Mateo (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 43.2% larger than aid received Moorpark College ($7,086 vs. $4,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Moorpark College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Moorpark College .
Moorpark College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moorpark 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 Moorpark College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $2,100 more per year than Moorpark College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,700)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Moorpark College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $11,500)
- CSM graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Moorpark College graduates. ($72 vs. $118)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moorpark College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/