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Overview |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
| Location | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,238 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chaffey.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,312 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,778 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,595 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 64% |
Admission |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
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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 |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $72 |
Diversity |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Chaffey College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaffey College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (19,238 students vs. 7,512 students)
Chaffey College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chaffey College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Chaffey College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at CSM than Chaffey College ($9,408.00 vs. $9,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Chaffey College ($6,344 vs. $14,778)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chaffey College are 17.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,784 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chaffey College than College of San Mateo (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 26.6% larger than aid received Chaffey College ($7,086 vs. $5,595)
Which college is harder to get into, Chaffey College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Chaffey College .
Chaffey College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chaffey College or CSM? 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 CSM and Chaffey College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $9,500 more per year than Chaffey College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,300)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaffey College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/