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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Design Institute of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 101 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | disd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $27,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $17,784 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $36,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $2,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 67% |
Admission |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 8 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 100%Open | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $40,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $419 |
Diversity |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Design Institute of San Diego | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Design Institute of San Diego based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 101 students)
CMA vs. Design Institute of San Diego Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Design Institute of San Diego?
- Design Institute of San Diego is 383.3% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($27,750.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Design Institute of San Diego than California Maritime Academy ($27,750.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Design Institute of San Diego ($17,566 vs. $36,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 48.9% lower than costs at Design Institute of San Diego ($11,942 vs. $17,784)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Design Institute of San Diego than California Maritime Academy (67% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 281.6% larger than aid received Design Institute of San Diego ($9,529 vs. $2,497)
CMA vs. Design Institute of San Diego Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Design Institute of San Diego? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Design Institute of San Diego or CMA .
- Design Institute of San Diego has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than CMA (95.5%)
CMA vs. Design Institute of San Diego Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Design Institute of San Diego? 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 Design Institute of San Diego and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is the same as at Design Institute of San Diego (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $51,600 more per year than Design Institute of San Diego graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $38,900)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $15,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($25,526 vs. $40,585)
- CMA graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Design Institute of San Diego graduates. ($263 vs. $419)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Design Institute of San Diego students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/