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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| California Maritime Academy | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | USD | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 83% |
Admission |
CMA | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $236 |
Diversity |
CMA | USD | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
CMA | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CMA | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or USD?
- University of San Diego is 837.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at USD than California Maritime Academy ($53,810.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than USD ($17,566 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 42.4% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($11,942 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than California Maritime Academy (83% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 282.1% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($36,408 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or CMA .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than USD (52.6%)
CMA vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or USD? 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 USD and CMA.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than California Maritime Academy (75% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $20,300 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,622 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,526)
- USD graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($236 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/