CCC vs. CSM
Both Contra Costa College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Contra Costa 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 CCC ($8,328).
- CCC's students to faculty ratio (20 to 1) is lower than CSM (25 to 1).
- CSM (9,208 students) is larger than CCC (5,997 students) with more enrolled students.
- CCC ($3,849) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than CCC (33%).

Contra Costa College
Public, 2-4 years • San Pablo, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,312 In-State
$8,328 out-of-state
$8,328 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,849
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
5,997 (All undergraduate)
2,805 Online Students
Graduation Rate
33% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
106 Faculties (full-time)
234 Staffs (full-time)
$88,446 Faculty Salary
$88,236 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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