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Vanguard University of Southern California Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Cal State Fullerton SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Hope International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | HIU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Fullerton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #935 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | hiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | HIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $26,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $23,077 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | HIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 810 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 32.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | HIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | HIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
CMA | HIU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
CMA | HIU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMA | HIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope International University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,116 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. HIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or HIU?
- Hope International University is 500.8% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.8% higher at HIU than California Maritime Academy ($34,500.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than HIU ($17,566 vs. $26,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 9.3% lower than costs at Hope International University ($11,942 vs. $13,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope International University than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope International University students is 142.2% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($23,077 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. HIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or HIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HIU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at HIU (3.26)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than HIU (32.2%)
CMA vs. HIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or HIU? 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 HIU and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Hope International University (62% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $50,800 more per year than HIU graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $39,700)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $474 lower median federal student loan debt than HIU graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than HIU graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HIU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/