CSM vs. Brightwood College-Palm Springs
Both College of San Mateo and Brightwood College-Palm Springs are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of San Mateo and Brightwood College-Palm Springs with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Brightwood College-Palm Springs's tuition ($16,050) is more expensive than CSM ($11,384).
- Brightwood College-Palm Springs's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than CSM (25 to 1).
- CSM (9,208 students) is larger than Brightwood College-Palm Springs (261 students) with more enrolled students.
- CSM ($2,725) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 57%.

College of San Mateo
Public, 2-4 years • San Mateo, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,332 In-State
$11,384 out-of-state
$11,384 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$2,725
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
9,208 (All undergraduate)
2,480 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
151 Faculties (full-time)
293 Staffs (full-time)
$103,098 Faculty Salary
$98,920 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$16,050
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
261 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
7 Faculties (full-time)
14 Staffs (full-time)
$74,628 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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