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Penn State Abington WCU John Jay Ship Penn State Harrisburg Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Penn State Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Penn State Berks William Paterson University of New Jersey| California Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 70% |
Admission |
CMA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Brandywine is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 154.7% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Penn State Brandywine than California Maritime Academy ($24,318.00 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 Brandywine ($17,566 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 16.6% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($11,942 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than California Maritime Academy (70% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 1.1% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($9,638 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or CMA .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CMA (95.5%)
CMA vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Penn State Brandywine (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $35,200 more per year than Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,818)
- CMA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/