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University at Albany- SUNY TU Cleveland State Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Kent State Penn State Greater Allegheny Maine Maritime Academy Queens College Penn State Abington IUPUI WCU| California Maritime Academy | Penn State Beaver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 87% |
Admission |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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 Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 522 students)
CMA vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Penn State Beaver?
- Penn State Beaver is 140.8% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Penn State Beaver than California Maritime Academy ($23,086.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Penn State Beaver ($17,566 vs. $18,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 2.6% lower than costs at Penn State Beaver ($11,942 vs. $12,254)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Beaver than California Maritime Academy (87% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 2.7% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($9,529 vs. $9,274)
CMA vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or CMA .
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Penn State Beaver (93.2%)
CMA vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Penn State Beaver? 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 Penn State Beaver and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Penn State Beaver (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $35,200 more per year than Penn State Beaver graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $55,300)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,292 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,818)
- CMA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Beaver graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Beaver students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/