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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Montclair State University Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Bowdoin College Maine Maritime Academy Boston Architectural College SHU Southern New Hampshire University SUNY Maritime College Loyola University Maryland Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| California Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 875 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 82% |
Admission |
CMA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (875 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton than CMA ($16,594 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 Worthington Scranton ($11,942 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than California Maritime Academy (82% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 13.6% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($10,823 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or CMA .
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
CMA vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $35,200 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,818)
- CMA graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/