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Overview |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $216 |
Diversity |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| 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
- Pacific Oaks College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,068 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Pacific Oaks College?
- Pacific Oaks College is 100% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($11,482.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at CMA than Pacific Oaks College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 55.2% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($11,942 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than Pacific Oaks College (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,529 vs. $0)
CMA vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or CMA .
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
CMA vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and CMA.
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $48,400 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $42,100)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($20,967 vs. $25,526)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($216 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/