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Southern New Hampshire University Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | GSC | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $9,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $11,851 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 58% |
Admission |
CMA | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | - | ||
| Admitted | 931 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $148 |
Diversity |
CMA | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
CMA | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CMA | GSC | ||
| 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
- Granite State College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,326 students vs. 805 students)
CMA vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or GSC?
- Granite State College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at CMA than Granite State College ($17,622.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than CMA ($11,851 vs. $16,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 42.2% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($9,828 vs. $13,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than California Maritime Academy (58% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 93.1% larger than aid received Granite State College ($11,063 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or CMA .
CMA vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or GSC? 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 GSC and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Granite State College (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $54,000 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $11,142 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($14,384 vs. $25,526)
- GSC graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($148 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/