California State University-San Marcos vs. San Diego Mesa College
Public regional university in suburban San Diego with open admissions and strong focus on social sciences.
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego community college serving nearly 20,000 students with low tuition and business-focused programs.
- Acceptance RateCalifornia State University-San Marcos: 95.7% San Diego Mesa College: Data Not Reported
- Endowment (End of Year)California State University-San Marcos: Data Not Reported San Diego Mesa College: Data Not Reported
- Room and BoardCalifornia State University-San Marcos: $15,426 San Diego Mesa College: N/A (Commuter Campus)
California State University-San Marcos San Diego Mesa College
- Annual In-State Tuition$6,084$1,104
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$18,684$9,960
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$21,510$1,104
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$34,110$9,960
- Total Student Enrollment15,43119,243
| Metric | California State University-San Marcos | San Diego Mesa College |
|---|---|---|
| Annual In-State Tuition | $6,084 | $1,104 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $18,684 | $9,960 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $21,510 | $1,104 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $34,110 | $9,960 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 15,431 | 19,243 |