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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Lincoln University of Missouri SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Harris Stowe State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Harris Stowe State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,084 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Harris-Stowe State University?
- California Maritime Academy is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at CMA than Harris Stowe State University ($17,622.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than CMA ($10,239 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 23.2% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($9,691 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($10,507 vs. $9,529)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
CMA vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Harris-Stowe State University? 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 Harris-Stowe State University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Harris Stowe State University (62% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $60,400 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $30,100)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($25,526 vs. $27,025)
- CMA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/