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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Homestead Schools | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Torrance, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | homesteadschools.net | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $15,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $5,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 44% |
Admission |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $17,072 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $176 |
Diversity |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Homestead Schools | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Homestead Schools based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 180 students)
CMA vs. Homestead Schools Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Homestead Schools?
- California Maritime Academy is ?% more expensive to attend than Homestead Schools for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CMA than Homestead Schools ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Homestead Schools than CMA ($15,207 vs. $17,566)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Homestead Schools than California Maritime Academy (44% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 89% larger than aid received Homestead Schools ($9,529 vs. $5,041)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Homestead Schools? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Homestead Schools or CMA .
CMA vs. Homestead Schools Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Homestead Schools? 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 Homestead Schools and CMA.
- Homestead Schools students graduate with a $8,454 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($17,072 vs. $25,526)
- Homestead Schools graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($176 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Homestead Schools students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/