CSM vs. South Coast
Both College of San Mateo and South Coast College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of San Mateo and South Coast College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- South Coast's tuition ($13,494) is more expensive than CSM ($11,428).
- South Coast's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than CSM (24 to 1).
- CSM (9,901 students) is larger than South Coast (306 students) with more enrolled students.
- South Coast ($5,935) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- CSM's graduation rate (61%) is higher than South Coast (17%).

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
$13,494
Financial Aid
$5,935
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
306 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
50% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
10 Staffs (full-time)
$71,621 Faculty Salary
$96,374 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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