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La Verne Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Cal State Long Beach Whittier College California Baptist University Otis College of Art and Design Cal Poly SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Woodbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 96% |
Admission |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $320 |
Diversity |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Woodbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Woodbury University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Woodbury University?
- Woodbury University is 655.7% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Woodbury University than California Maritime Academy ($43,392.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Woodbury University ($17,566 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 18.4% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($11,942 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Woodbury University than California Maritime Academy (96% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 149.9% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($23,816 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
CMA vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Woodbury University? 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 Woodbury University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Woodbury University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $40,000 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $50,500)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $5,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($25,526 vs. $31,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($263 vs. $320)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/