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CSM City College of San Francisco Canada College De Anza College SRJC Foothill College Solano College SMC| College of Marin | Skyline College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
| Location | Kentfield, CA | San Bruno, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,283 | 8,523 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marin.edu | skylinecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,380 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $9,434 | ||
| Room & Board | $33,227 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,564 | $5,161 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $6,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 80% |
Admission |
College of Marin | Skyline 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 |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,375 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | N/A |
Diversity |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 0% | ||
Campus |
College of Marin | Skyline College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Skyline College is larger than than College of Marin based on total student enrollment (8,523 students vs. 4,283 students)
College of Marin vs. Skyline College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Marin or Skyline College?
- College of Marin is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Skyline College for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at College of Marin than Skyline College ($9,750.00 vs. $9,434.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Skyline College than College of Marin ($5,161 vs. $9,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Skyline College are 59.3% lower than costs at College of Marin ($20,858 vs. $33,227)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Skyline College than College of Marin (80% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Marin students is 13.3% larger than aid received Skyline College ($7,262 vs. $6,408)
Which college is harder to get into, College of Marin or Skyline College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Skyline College or College of Marin .
College of Marin vs. Skyline College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Marin or Skyline 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 Skyline College and College of Marin.
- Graduates from Skyline College earn on average $800 more per year than College of Marin graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,500)
- More Skyline College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Marin students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/