Golden West vs. CSM
Both Golden West College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Golden West College and College of San Mateo with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSM's tuition ($11,384) is more expensive than Golden West ($11,084).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Golden West (26 to 1).
- Golden West (10,433 students) is larger than CSM (9,208 students) with more enrolled students.
- Golden West ($3,932) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Golden West (45%).

Golden West College
Public, 2-4 years • Huntington Beach, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,196 In-State
$11,084 out-of-state
$11,084 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,932
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,433 (All undergraduate)
4,152 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
66% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
309 Staffs (full-time)
$106,870 Faculty Salary
$91,677 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

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
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