Cuesta vs. CSM
Both Cuesta College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and College of San Mateo with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSM's tuition ($11,428) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,010).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Cuesta (27 to 1).
- Cuesta (11,283 students) is larger than CSM (9,901 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cuesta ($3,700) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- CSM's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Cuesta (48%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,350 In-State
$11,010 out-of-state
$11,010 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,700
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,283 (All undergraduate)
3,291 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
134 Faculties (full-time)
387 Staffs (full-time)
$107,434 Faculty Salary
$82,935 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

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
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