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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Marymount California University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Marymount | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 514 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | marymountcalifornia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Marymount | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $15,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | Marymount | ||
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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 | 3.09 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Marymount | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Marymount | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
CMA | Marymount | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
CMA | Marymount | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Marymount | ||
| 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
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 514 students)
CMA vs. Marymount Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Marymount?
- Marymount California University is 512.3% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($35,158.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.5% higher at Marymount than California Maritime Academy ($35,158.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 34% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($11,942 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than Marymount California University (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($9,529 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Marymount? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Marymount (3.09)
CMA vs. Marymount Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Marymount? 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 Marymount and CMA.
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $49,100 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $41,400)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $474 lower median federal student loan debt than Marymount graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marymount graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/