Pierce College vs. CSM
Both Los Angeles Pierce College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Los Angeles Pierce 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 Pierce College ($10,572).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Pierce College (30 to 1).
- Pierce College (16,906 students) is larger than CSM (9,901 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pierce College ($4,090) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- CSM's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Pierce College (46%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,572 out-of-state
$10,572 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,090
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,906 (All undergraduate)
7,515 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
219 Faculties (full-time)
499 Staffs (full-time)
$112,856 Faculty Salary
$87,457 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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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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