Valley College vs. CSM
Both Los Angeles Valley College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Los Angeles Valley 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 Valley College ($10,130).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Valley College (27 to 1).
- Valley College (15,733 students) is larger than CSM (9,208 students) with more enrolled students.
- Valley College ($4,095) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Valley College (41%).

Los Angeles Valley College
Public, 2-4 years • Valley Glen, 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
$4,095
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
15,733 (All undergraduate)
8,983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
184 Faculties (full-time)
420 Staffs (full-time)
$94,151 Faculty Salary
$75,474 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
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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