Orange Coast vs. CSM
Both Orange Coast College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast ($9,992).
- CSM's students to faculty ratio (25 to 1) is lower than Orange Coast (26 to 1).
- Orange Coast (17,085 students) is larger than CSM (9,208 students) with more enrolled students.
- Orange Coast ($4,089) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Orange Coast (45%).

Orange Coast College
Public, 2-4 years • Costa Mesa, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,208 In-State
$9,992 out-of-state
$9,992 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,089
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
17,085 (All undergraduate)
2,255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
13% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
257 Faculties (full-time)
581 Staffs (full-time)
$105,539 Faculty Salary
$84,086 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$19,159 annual charge
-800 capacity

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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