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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | University of the West | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | UWest | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| 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 | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 80% |
Admission |
CMA | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | UWest | ||
| 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 | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CMA | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 164 students)
CMA vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or UWest?
- University of the West is 124.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($12,912.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at CMA than University of the West ($17,622.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than UWest ($17,566 vs. $19,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 23.7% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($9,656 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than California Maritime Academy (80% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of the West ($9,529 vs. $8,190)
CMA vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UWest (2.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than UWest (78.3%)
CMA vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or UWest? 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 UWest and CMA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/