Palomar vs. CSM
Both Palomar College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar 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 Palomar ($10,650).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (24 to 1) is lower than Palomar (25 to 1).
- Palomar (19,550 students) is larger than CSM (9,901 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palomar ($3,553) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,349).
- CSM's graduation rate (61%) is higher than Palomar (38%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,354 In-State
$10,650 out-of-state
$10,650 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,553
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
19,550 (All undergraduate)
5,246 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
301 Faculties (full-time)
719 Staffs (full-time)
$121,818 Faculty Salary
$101,244 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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