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De Anza College Skyline College Canada College Foothill College Mission College Evergreen Valley College San Jose City College SMC City College of San Francisco Cabrillo College Orange Coast College Chabot College| College of San Mateo | West Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSM | West Valley College | ||
| Location | San Mateo, CA | Saratoga, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,512 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofsanmateo.edu | westvalley.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSM | West Valley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $1,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,408 | $8,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $19,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,344 | $5,468 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,086 | $6,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 63% |
Admission |
CSM | West Valley 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 | West Valley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSM | West Valley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | N/A |
Diversity |
CSM | West Valley College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CSM | West Valley College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CSM | West Valley 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
- College of San Mateo is larger than than West Valley College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 6,513 students)
CSM vs. West Valley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSM or West Valley College?
- West Valley 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 8.1% higher at CSM than West Valley College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Valley College than CSM ($5,468 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Valley College are 7.8% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($19,348 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of San Mateo than West Valley College (64% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 14.6% larger than aid received West Valley College ($7,086 vs. $6,185)
Which college is harder to get into, CSM or West Valley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Valley College or CSM .
CSM vs. West Valley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSM or West Valley 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 West Valley College and CSM.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Valley College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,100)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Valley College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/