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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Ohio University-Eastern Campus SUNY Maritime College MSU Billings| California Maritime Academy | Montana State University Northern | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Havre, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | msun.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $4,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $5,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 84% |
Admission |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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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 | 2.79 | ||
| 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 | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $15,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $158 |
Diversity |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Montana State University Northern is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Montana State University-Northern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Montana State University-Northern?
- California Maritime Academy is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at CMA than Montana State University Northern ($17,622.00 vs. $17,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than CMA ($10,940 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 84.6% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($6,470 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Northern than California Maritime Academy (84% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 84.6% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($9,529 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Montana State University-Northern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana State University-Northern or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
CMA vs. Montana State University-Northern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Montana State University-Northern? 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 Montana State University-Northern and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Montana State University Northern (62% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $50,400 more per year than Montana State University-Northern graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $40,100)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $10,186 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($15,340 vs. $25,526)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($158 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana State University-Northern students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/