Compton vs. CSM
Both Compton College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Compton 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 Compton ($8,822).
- Compton's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than CSM (25 to 1).
- CSM (9,208 students) is larger than Compton (4,765 students) with more enrolled students.
- Compton ($3,963) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Compton (32%).

Compton College
Public, 2-4 years • Compton, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,142 In-State
$8,822 out-of-state
$8,822 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,963
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
4,765 (All undergraduate)
1,435 Online Students
Graduation Rate
32% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
53% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
126 Faculties (full-time)
304 Staffs (full-time)
$84,329 Faculty Salary
$60,203 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
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
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Campus Living
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