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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Azusa Pacific University Maine Maritime Academy PUC Saint Marys College of California San Francisco State USF University of Redlands UC Merced NNU SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Dominican University of California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | DUofC | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 91% |
Admission |
CMA | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMA | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
CMA | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CMA | DUofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University of California is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,877 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 746.5% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.8% higher at DUofC than California Maritime Academy ($48,606.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than DUofC ($17,566 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 29.7% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($11,942 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than California Maritime Academy (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University of California students is 80.4% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($17,194 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or CMA .
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than DUofC (93.2%)
CMA vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or DUofC? 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 DUofC and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Dominican University of California (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $32,100 more per year than DUofC graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $58,400)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,474 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($25,526 vs. $27,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DUofC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/