CSM vs. SBCC
Both College of San Mateo and Santa Barbara City College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of San Mateo and Santa Barbara City College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSM's tuition ($11,384) is more expensive than SBCC ($10,186).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than SBCC (35 to 1).
- SBCC (12,345 students) is larger than CSM (9,208 students) with more enrolled students.
- SBCC ($3,749) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than SBCC (36%).

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

Santa Barbara City College
Public, 2-4 years • Santa Barbara, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,234 In-State
$10,186 out-of-state
$10,186 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,749
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,345 (All undergraduate)
3,826 Online Students
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
35 to 1 Students to Faculty
213 Faculties (full-time)
545 Staffs (full-time)
$89,328 Faculty Salary
$73,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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