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Overview |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | North Hollywood, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 2,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | westcoastuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,742 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $45,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $5,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 86% |
Admission |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $33,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $344 |
Diversity |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | West Coast University-Los Angeles | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- West Coast University Los Angeles is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (2,620 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. West Coast University-Los Angeles Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or West Coast University-Los Angeles?
- West Coast University Los Angeles is 505.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($34,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at West Coast University-Los Angeles than California Maritime Academy ($34,742.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than West Coast University-Los Angeles ($17,566 vs. $45,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Coast University Los Angeles are 19.1% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($10,030 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Coast University Los Angeles than California Maritime Academy (86% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 67.3% larger than aid received West Coast University Los Angeles ($9,529 vs. $5,695)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or West Coast University-Los Angeles? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Coast University-Los Angeles or CMA .
CMA vs. West Coast University-Los Angeles Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or West Coast University-Los Angeles? 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 West Coast University-Los Angeles and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than West Coast University Los Angeles (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $44,400 more per year than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $46,100)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $7,806 lower median federal student loan debt than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates. ($25,526 vs. $33,332)
- CMA graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates. ($263 vs. $344)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Coast University-Los Angeles students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/