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Skyline College De Anza College Canada College Foothill College SMC City College of San Francisco Orange Coast College Chabot College DVC SRJC Fresno City College Laney College| College of San Mateo | Sage College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSM | Sage College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Moreno Valley, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 406 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | sagecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | Sage College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $12,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $12,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $15,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $9,158 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 75% |
Admission |
CSM | Sage 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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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
CSM | Sage College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | Sage College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $26,640 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $275 |
Diversity |
CSM | Sage College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CSM | Sage College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
CSM | Sage College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than Sage College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 406 students)
CSM vs. Sage College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or Sage College?
- Sage College is 847.2% more expensive to attend than CSM for in-state tuition ($12,200.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Sage College than College of San Mateo ($12,200.00 vs. $9,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Sage College ($6,344 vs. $9,158)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sage College are 30.7% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($15,960 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sage College than College of San Mateo (75% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 33.1% larger than aid received Sage College ($7,086 vs. $5,325)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or Sage College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sage College or CSM .
CSM vs. Sage College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or Sage 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 Sage College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $9,300 more per year than Sage College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $35,500)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $19,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Sage College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $26,640)
- CSM graduates are paying $203 less per month on federal student loans than Sage College graduates. ($72 vs. $275)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sage College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/