| CSM vs. Montgomery |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in Maryland Community Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Maryland Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$7,350 Maryland Residents $9,450 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,398 Maryland Residents $14,250 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$2,895 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,052 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,868 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger17,137 |
| Smaller1,576 | Online Student Population | Larger1,883 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher32% | Graduate Rate | Lower28% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 364 | Number of faculties | 1,205 |
| Lower$75,873 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,773 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.