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Bowie State University Morgan State UMES Stritch NSU Massachusetts Maritime Academy Delaware State University Maine Maritime Academy University of the District of Columbia TU Loyola University Maryland Salisbury| California Maritime Academy | Coppin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Coppin | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 98% |
Admission |
CMA | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
CMA | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Coppin?
- California Maritime Academy is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at CMA than Coppin State University ($17,622.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than CMA ($8,562 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 1.7% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($11,746 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than California Maritime Academy (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 37.4% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($13,097 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Coppin (45%)
CMA vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Coppin? 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 Coppin and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Coppin State University (62% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $52,200 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $3,026 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,526)
- Coppin graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/