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Overview |
Orange Coast College | CSM | ||
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,614 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | orangecoastcollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Orange Coast College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,297 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,744 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,411 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 64% |
Admission |
Orange Coast 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 |
Orange Coast College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Orange Coast College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $72 |
Diversity |
Orange Coast College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Orange Coast College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Orange Coast 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
- Orange Coast College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (16,614 students vs. 7,512 students)
Orange Coast College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Orange Coast College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Orange Coast College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at CSM than Orange Coast College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Orange Coast College ($6,344 vs. $6,744)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Orange Coast College are 20.6% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,297 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Orange Coast College than College of San Mateo (72% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 10.5% larger than aid received Orange Coast College ($7,086 vs. $6,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Orange Coast College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Orange Coast College .
Orange Coast College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $2,600 more per year than Orange Coast College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Orange Coast College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($6,500 vs. $7,000)
- Orange Coast College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($67 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Orange Coast College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/