California State University-San Marcos vs. Foothill College
Public regional university in suburban San Diego with open admissions and strong focus on social sciences.
Foothill College
California community college in Los Altos Hills with strong health professions focus and minimal tuition for residents.
- Acceptance RateCalifornia State University-San Marcos: 95.7% Foothill College: Data Not Reported
- Endowment (End of Year)California State University-San Marcos: Data Not Reported Foothill College: Data Not Reported
- Room and BoardCalifornia State University-San Marcos: $15,426 Foothill College: Data Not Reported
California State University-San Marcos Foothill College
- Annual In-State Tuition$6,084$1,395
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$18,684$12,420
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$21,510$1,395
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$34,110$12,420
- Total Student Enrollment15,43112,931
| Metric | California State University-San Marcos | Foothill College |
|---|---|---|
| Annual In-State Tuition | $6,084 | $1,395 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $18,684 | $12,420 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $21,510 | $1,395 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $34,110 | $12,420 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,431 | 12,931 |