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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Doane University SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | San Francisco Art Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 70 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | sfai.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $45,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $45,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CMA | San Francisco Art Institute | ||
| 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
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than San Francisco Art Institute based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 70 students)
CMA vs. San Francisco Art Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or San Francisco Art Institute?
- San Francisco Art Institute is 695.3% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($45,664.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.1% higher at San Francisco Art Institute than California Maritime Academy ($45,664.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 45.3% lower than costs at San Francisco Art Institute ($11,942 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than San Francisco Art Institute (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received San Francisco Art Institute ($9,529 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or San Francisco Art Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Francisco Art Institute or CMA .
CMA vs. San Francisco Art Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or San Francisco Art Institute? 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 San Francisco Art Institute and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than San Francisco Art Institute (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $51,800 more per year than San Francisco Art Institute graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $38,700)
- San Francisco Art Institute students graduate with a $526 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,526)
- San Francisco Art Institute graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Francisco Art Institute 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/