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Overview |
CSM | Norco College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Norco, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 9,467 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | rcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Norco College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $11,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $19,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $5,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $5,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 89% |
Admission |
CSM | Norco 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 | Norco College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Norco College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $82 |
Diversity |
CSM | Norco College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CSM | Norco College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSM | Norco College | ||
| 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
- Norco College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (9,467 students vs. 7,512 students)
CSM vs. Norco College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Norco College?
- Norco College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($1,380.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Norco College than College of San Mateo ($11,334.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norco College than CSM ($5,871 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norco College are 6% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,674 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norco College than College of San Mateo (89% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 30.2% larger than aid received Norco College ($7,086 vs. $5,444)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Norco College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norco College or CSM .
CSM vs. Norco College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Norco 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 Norco College and CSM.
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Norco College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $8,000)
- CSM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Norco College graduates. ($72 vs. $82)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Norco College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/