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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Dickinson State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | DSU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Dickinson, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #736 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | dickinsonstate.com | ||
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Costs |
CMA | DSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $7,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $14,971 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $5,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 92% |
Admission |
CMA | DSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 729 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 46.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 875/1130 | |||
| 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 | DSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | DSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $18,781 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $194 |
Diversity |
CMA | DSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | DSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 46% | ||
Campus |
CMA | DSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,473 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. DSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or DSU?
- Dickinson State University is 30.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,470.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.1% higher at CMA than Dickinson State University ($17,622.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson State University than CMA ($14,971 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson State University are 54.3% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($7,740 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson State University than California Maritime Academy (92% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 76.8% larger than aid received Dickinson State University ($9,529 vs. $5,391)
CMA vs. DSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or DSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at DSU (3.11)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than DSU (72%)
CMA vs. DSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or DSU? 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 DSU and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Dickinson State University (62% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $43,700 more per year than DSU graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $46,800)
- Dickinson State University students graduate with a $6,745 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($18,781 vs. $25,526)
- DSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/