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Overview |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Tarzana, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 291 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | columbiacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $32,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $7,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 91% |
Admission |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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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 | 3.2 | ||
| 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 | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $25,023 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Columbia College Hollywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Columbia College Hollywood based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 291 students)
CMA vs. Columbia College Hollywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Columbia College Hollywood?
- Columbia College Hollywood is 347.2% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Columbia College Hollywood than California Maritime Academy ($25,680.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Columbia College Hollywood ($17,566 vs. $32,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 38.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Hollywood ($11,942 vs. $16,578)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Hollywood than California Maritime Academy (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 30.2% larger than aid received Columbia College Hollywood ($9,529 vs. $7,319)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Columbia College Hollywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College Hollywood or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Columbia College Hollywood (3.2)
CMA vs. Columbia College Hollywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Columbia College Hollywood? 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 Columbia College Hollywood and CMA.
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $54,400 more per year than Columbia College Hollywood graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $36,100)
- Columbia College Hollywood students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($25,023 vs. $25,526)
- Columbia College Hollywood 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 Columbia College Hollywood students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/