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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy EIU Maine Maritime Academy Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC| California Maritime Academy | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | CSU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 93% |
Admission |
CMA | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $323 |
Diversity |
CMA | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
CMA | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CMA | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at CMA than Chicago State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than CMA ($6,446 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 15.6% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,942 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than California Maritime Academy (93% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 66.8% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($15,891 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CMA vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or CSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSU and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Chicago State University (62% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $52,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $38,300)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $5,724 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,526 vs. $31,250)
- CMA graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($263 vs. $323)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/