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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy University of Scranton Maine Maritime Academy University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown SUNY Maritime College PennWest Edinboro| California Maritime Academy | Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 424 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 90% |
Admission |
CMA | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 424 students)
CMA vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than CMA ($15,897 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 8.7% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,942 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than California Maritime Academy (90% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 3.1% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($9,529 vs. $9,241)
CMA vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or CMA .
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
CMA vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (62% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $35,200 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,818)
- CMA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/