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Overview |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Rocklin, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 15,766 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | sierracollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $8,496 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $6,270 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $5,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 82% |
Admission |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Sierra College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sierra College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (15,766 students vs. 7,512 students)
CSM vs. Sierra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Sierra College?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Sierra College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at CSM than Sierra College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,496.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sierra College than CSM ($6,270 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra College are 167.4% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($7,800 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sierra College than College of San Mateo (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 39.8% larger than aid received Sierra College ($7,086 vs. $5,067)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Sierra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra College or CSM .
CSM vs. Sierra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Sierra College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Sierra College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $8,700 more per year than Sierra College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,100)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/