Pasadena City vs. CSM
Both Pasadena City College and College of San Mateo are Public, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Pasadena City 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 Pasadena City ($10,756).
- Pasadena City's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than CSM (25 to 1).
- Pasadena City (23,592 students) is larger than CSM (9,208 students) with more enrolled students.
- Pasadena City ($4,665) has higher amount of financial aid than CSM ($2,725).
- CSM's graduation rate (57%) is higher than Pasadena City (41%).

Pasadena City College
Public, 2-4 years • Pasadena, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,180 In-State
$10,756 out-of-state
$10,756 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,665
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
23,592 (All undergraduate)
6,107 Online Students
Graduation Rate
41% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
464 Faculties (full-time)
911 Staffs (full-time)
$86,267 Faculty Salary
$87,444 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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