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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 82% |
Admission |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $126 |
Diversity |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (2,198 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 2% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at CMA than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($17,622.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than CMA ($5,465 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Central Texas are 11.4% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($10,722 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Central Texas than California Maritime Academy (82% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 3.5% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,529 vs. $9,203)
CMA vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or CMA .
- A&M-Central Texas has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CMA (95.5%)
CMA vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and CMA.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $13,263 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($12,263 vs. $25,526)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($126 vs. $263)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/