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Vanguard University of Southern California Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy California Baptist University Maine Maritime Academy PUC SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $310 |
Diversity |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CMA | La Sierra University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- La Sierra University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 490.6% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at La Sierra University than California Maritime Academy ($33,912.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than La Sierra University ($17,566 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 5.4% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($11,325 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 129.5% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($21,867 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or CMA .
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than La Sierra University (91.9%)
CMA vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or La Sierra 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 La Sierra University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than La Sierra University (62% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $38,600 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $51,900)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $4,474 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($25,526 vs. $30,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($263 vs. $310)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/