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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Vallejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 849 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | csum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $11,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $17,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $9,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 39% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 756 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $90,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,526 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | CMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 849 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or CMA?
- California State University Fullerton and CMA cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Cal State Fullerton as California Maritime Academy ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than CMA ($7,925 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 39.9% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($11,942 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Fullerton than California Maritime Academy (74% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 3.6% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($9,529 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or CMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMA or Cal State Fullerton .
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. CMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton or CMA? 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 CMA and Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than California State University Fullerton (62% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $41,500 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $10,526 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,526)
- Cal State Fullerton graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($155 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/