California State University-San Marcos vs. Rio Hondo College
Public regional university in suburban San Diego with open admissions and strong focus on social sciences.
Rio Hondo College
Public community college in Whittier serving over 17,000 students with low tuition and general education pathways.
- Acceptance RateCalifornia State University-San Marcos: 95.7% Rio Hondo College: Data Not Reported
- Endowment (End of Year)California State University-San Marcos: Data Not Reported Rio Hondo College: $135,282,718
- Room and BoardCalifornia State University-San Marcos: $15,426 Rio Hondo College: Data Not Reported
California State University-San Marcos Rio Hondo College
- Annual In-State Tuition$6,084$1,306
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$18,684$9,802
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$21,510$1,306
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$34,110$9,802
- Total Student Enrollment15,43117,193
| Metric | California State University-San Marcos | Rio Hondo College |
|---|---|---|
| Annual In-State Tuition | $6,084 | $1,306 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $18,684 | $9,802 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $21,510 | $1,306 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $34,110 | $9,802 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,431 | 17,193 |