Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Sonoma State University San Francisco State San Jose State Humboldt State University CSU UCSC UC Merced Sacramento State Cal State Long Beach CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay California State University-Fresno| California Maritime Academy | California State University Monterey Bay | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #861 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | csumb.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 66% |
Admission |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CMA | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or CSUMB?
- California Maritime Academy and CSUMB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CMA as California State University Monterey Bay ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than CMA ($11,435 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 36.2% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($11,942 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Monterey Bay than California Maritime Academy (66% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 9.5% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($9,529 vs. $8,702)
CMA vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
CMA vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $45,200 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,526 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,526)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/