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Cal State LA Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy HMC Soka University of America Maine Maritime Academy Cal State Long Beach SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | CDU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 763 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $18,933 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $18,933 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $27,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $27,789 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $6,184 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 43% |
Admission |
CMA | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 985 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 38.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 1.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $220 |
Diversity |
CMA | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 25% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
CMA | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CMA | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (805 students vs. 763 students)
CMA vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 229.7% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($18,933.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at CDU than California Maritime Academy ($18,933.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than CDU ($16,081 vs. $27,789)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 99.6% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($13,976 vs. $27,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (47% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 78.9% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($11,063 vs. $6,184)
CMA vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than CDU (38.8%)
CMA vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or CDU? 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 CDU and CMA.
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $19,600 more per year than CDU graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $70,900)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $4,207 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($21,319 vs. $25,526)
- CDU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($220 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/