CSM vs. Central Coast
Both College of San Mateo and Central Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of San Mateo and Central Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Central Coast's tuition ($18,614) is more expensive than CSM ($11,428).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Central Coast (30 to 1).
- CSM (9,901 students) is larger than Central Coast (631 students) with more enrolled students.
- Central Coast ($5,263) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- Central Coast's graduation rate (67%) is higher than CSM (61%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,332 In-State
$11,428 out-of-state
$11,428 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,349
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
9,901 (All undergraduate)
3,956 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
24 to 1 Students to Faculty
151 Faculties (full-time)
293 Staffs (full-time)
$121,006 Faculty Salary
$112,796 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$18,614
Financial Aid
$5,263
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
631 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
11 Faculties (full-time)
54 Staffs (full-time)
$61,750 Faculty Salary
$102,905 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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- vs. College of Marin
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- vs. American Career College-Ontario
- vs. Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
- vs. Barstow Community College
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- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
- vs. National Polytechnic College
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More rivals of Central Coast
- vs. Sri Sai Krish Institute
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- vs. Los Angeles ORT College-Van Nuys Campus
- vs. Concorde Career College-North Hollywood
- vs. Contra Costa Community College District Office
- vs. Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON
- vs. San Francisco Film School
- vs. Laney College
- vs. Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
- vs. Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
- vs. Los Angeles Harbor College
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