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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | The National Hispanic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | NHU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | San Jose, California | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | nhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | NHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $17,171 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $6,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 93% |
Admission |
CMA | NHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 144 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 59.9% | ||
| 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 applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | NHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | NHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 15% | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 21% | NaN | ||
| 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 | NHU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | - | ||
Campus |
CMA | NHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than NHU based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 0 students)
CMA vs. NHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or NHU?
- The National Hispanic University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,896.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at CMA than The National Hispanic University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The National Hispanic University than CMA ($17,171 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The National Hispanic University are 18.8% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($10,050 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The National Hispanic University than California Maritime Academy (93% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 58.4% larger than aid received The National Hispanic University ($9,529 vs. $6,015)
CMA vs. NHU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or NHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NHU or CMA .
- NHU has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than CMA (95.5%)
CMA vs. NHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or NHU? 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 NHU and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than The National Hispanic University (62% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/