Pierce College vs. CSM
Both Los Angeles Pierce College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Los Angeles Pierce 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 Pierce College ($10,130).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Pierce College (27 to 1).
- Pierce College (16,186 students) is larger than CSM (9,208 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pierce College ($4,340) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Pierce College (41%).

Los Angeles Pierce College
Public, 2-4 years • Woodland Hills, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,238 In-State
$10,130 out-of-state
$10,130 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,340
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
16,186 (All undergraduate)
7,258 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
219 Faculties (full-time)
499 Staffs (full-time)
$94,592 Faculty Salary
$71,928 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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