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UNF UT Flagler Florida State UCF FAU USF Main Campus Lynn University Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Florida Jacksonville State University| California Maritime Academy | Jacksonville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | JU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 3,837 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | jacksonville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | JU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $43,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $43,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $15,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $26,943 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $31,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 98% |
Admission |
CMA | JU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 9,119 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 5,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | |||
| 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 | JU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | JU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $54,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $22,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $233 |
Diversity |
CMA | JU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
CMA | JU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CMA | JU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. JU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or JU?
- Jacksonville University is 657.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($43,520.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at JU than California Maritime Academy ($43,520.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than JU ($17,566 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 33.9% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($11,942 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than California Maritime Academy (98% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 235.7% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($31,988 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. JU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or JU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than JU (57.7%)
CMA vs. JU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or JU? 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 JU and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Jacksonville University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $35,700 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $2,905 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($22,621 vs. $25,526)
- JU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($233 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/