Compare College of San Mateo and Southwestern College
Both College of San Mateo and Southwestern College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of San Mateo and Southwestern College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSM's tuition ($11,428) is more expensive than Southwestern ($10,640).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Southwestern (26 to 1).
- Southwestern (20,986 students) is larger than CSM (9,901 students) with more enrolled students.
- Southwestern ($5,686) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- CSM's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Southwestern (35%).
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College of San Mateo
Public, 2-4 years • San Mateo, CAOffered 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
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
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Southwestern College
Public, 2-4 years • Chula Vista, CAOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,344 In-State
$10,640 out-of-state
$10,640 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,686
Enrollment
20,986 (All undergraduate)
6,041 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
209 Faculties (full-time)
711 Staffs (full-time)
$105,520 Faculty Salary
$91,684 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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