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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $193 |
Diversity |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CMA | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samuel Merritt University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Samuel Merritt University?
- California Maritime Academy is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CMA than Samuel Merritt University ($17,622.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than Samuel Merritt University (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($9,529 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or CMA .
CMA vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University and CMA.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $20,200 more per year than CMA graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $90,500)
- Samuel Merritt University students graduate with a $6,776 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,526)
- Samuel Merritt University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($193 vs. $263)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMA students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/