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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | San Francisco Bay University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | SFBU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Fremont, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 164 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | sfbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | SFBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $9,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $12,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | SFBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 157 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 15.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | SFBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | SFBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
CMA | SFBU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CMA | SFBU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | SFBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 164 students)
CMA vs. SFBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or SFBU?
- San Francisco Bay University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,920.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at CMA than San Francisco Bay University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than CMA ($12,510 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 29.8% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($9,200 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Francisco Bay University students is 0.4% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($9,570 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. SFBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or SFBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFBU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than SFBU (69.4%)
CMA vs. SFBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or SFBU? 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 SFBU and CMA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/