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CUW UWM Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Alverno College Mount Mary College Lake Forest College SUNY Maritime College SNC| California Maritime Academy | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Stritch | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #561 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 99% |
Admission |
CMA | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMA | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 505.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at Stritch than California Maritime Academy ($34,744.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Stritch ($17,566 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 34.2% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($8,900 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than California Maritime Academy (99% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 200.9% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($28,670 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Stritch (92.6%)
CMA vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Stritch? 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 Stritch and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $38,000 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $52,500)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,526 vs. $27,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/