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Overview |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 94% |
Admission |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $276 |
Diversity |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CMA | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lyndon State College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Lyndon State College?
- Lyndon State College is 85.2% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($10,632.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Lyndon State College than California Maritime Academy ($22,800.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than CMA ($13,304 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 16.1% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($10,290 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lyndon State College than California Maritime Academy (94% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 6.1% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($9,529 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
CMA vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Lyndon State College? 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 Lyndon State College and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Lyndon State College (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $54,800 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $35,700)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,224 lower median federal student loan debt than Lyndon State College graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,750)
- CMA graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lyndon State College graduates. ($263 vs. $276)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/