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Overview |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
| Location | Gilroy, CA | San Mateo, CA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,561 | 7,512 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gavilan.edu | collegeofsanmateo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $9,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,784 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,960 | $6,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,323 | $7,086 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 64% |
Admission |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
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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 |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $72 |
Diversity |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 57% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Gavilan College | CSM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of San Mateo is larger than than Gavilan College based on total student enrollment (7,512 students vs. 4,561 students)
Gavilan College vs. CSM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gavilan College or CSM?
- College of San Mateo is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Gavilan College for in-state tuition ($1,288.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at CSM than Gavilan College ($9,408.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of San Mateo than Gavilan College ($6,344 vs. $8,960)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gavilan College are 17.3% lower than costs at College of San Mateo ($17,784 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gavilan College than College of San Mateo (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of San Mateo students is 63.9% larger than aid received Gavilan College ($7,086 vs. $4,323)
Which college is harder to get into, Gavilan College or CSM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSM or Gavilan College .
Gavilan College vs. CSM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gavilan 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 Gavilan College.
- Graduates from College of San Mateo earn on average $11,200 more per year than Gavilan College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,600)
- College of San Mateo students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gavilan College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $7,500)
- CSM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Gavilan College graduates. ($72 vs. $77)
- More CSM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gavilan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/