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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College Francis Marion University| University of Arkansas at Monticello | California Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | CMA | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Vallejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 849 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | csum.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | CMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $11,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $17,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 39% |
Admission |
UAM | CMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 756 | ||
| Admitted | - | 722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
UAM | CMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | CMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $90,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,526 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $263 |
Diversity |
UAM | CMA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
UAM | CMA | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UAM | CMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (2,719 students vs. 849 students)
UAM vs. CMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or CMA?
- California Maritime Academy is 12.8% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at CMA than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($17,622.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than CMA ($12,693 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 63.1% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($7,320 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 2.6% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($9,529 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or CMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMA or UAM .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. CMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (62% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $56,700 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $10,526 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,526)
- UAM 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 UAM students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/