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Overview |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
| Location | Fresno, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,609 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fresnocitycollege.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,664 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,041 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,072 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 64% |
Admission |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
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| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,845 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $39 | $72 |
Diversity |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Fresno City College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Fresno City College is larger than than CSM based on total student enrollment (22,609 students vs. 7,512 students)
Fresno City College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fresno City College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Fresno City College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at CSM than Fresno City College ($9,408.00 vs. $8,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fresno City College than CSM ($5,041 vs. $6,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fresno City College are 38.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($15,086 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fresno City College than College of San Mateo (92% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fresno City College students is 13.9% larger than aid received College of San Mateo ($8,072 vs. $7,086)
Which college is harder to get into, Fresno City College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Fresno City College .
Fresno City College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fresno City 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 Fresno City College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $13,100 more per year than Fresno City College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,700)
- Fresno City College students graduate with a $3,155 lower median federal student loan debt than CSM graduates. ($3,845 vs. $7,000)
- Fresno City College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than CSM graduates. ($39 vs. $72)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fresno City College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/