CSM vs. West Valley
Both College of San Mateo and West Valley College are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of San Mateo and West Valley 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 West Valley ($9,320).
- West Valley's students to faculty ratio (21 to 1) is lower than CSM (25 to 1).
- CSM (9,208 students) is larger than West Valley (7,272 students) with more enrolled students.
- West Valley ($4,315) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than West Valley (52%).

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

West Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Saratoga, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,490 In-State
$9,320 out-of-state
$9,320 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,315
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
7,272 (All undergraduate)
2,828 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
143 Faculties (full-time)
223 Staffs (full-time)
$112,179 Faculty Salary
$110,809 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
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Teacher Certificate
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Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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