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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College Antioch University-Seattle Sacramento State| California Maritime Academy | Pacific States University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 17 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | psuca.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $6,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 9 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 3 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 100%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 States University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 87% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Pacific States University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Pacific States University based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 17 students)
CMA vs. Pacific States University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Pacific States University?
- Pacific States University is 19.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($6,840.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.6% higher at CMA than Pacific States University ($17,622.00 vs. $6,840.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 44% lower than costs at Pacific States University ($11,942 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than Pacific States University (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific States University ($9,529 vs. $0)
CMA vs. Pacific States University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Pacific States University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific States University or CMA .
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Pacific States University (33.3%)
CMA vs. Pacific States University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Pacific States University? 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 States University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at Pacific States University is higher than California Maritime Academy (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/