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CSU Sonoma State University San Francisco State CSUMB UCSC USC Sacramento State UC Davis Cal Poly UC Merced San Jose State San Diego State| California Maritime Academy | Humboldt State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Arcata, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 6,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | humboldt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $14,325 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 66% |
Admission |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 8,505 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 8,350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | |||
| 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 | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $201 |
Diversity |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Humboldt State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Humboldt State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Humboldt State University?
- California Maritime Academy and Humboldt State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at CMA as Humboldt State University ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than CMA ($14,325 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 5% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,942 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Humboldt State University than California Maritime Academy (66% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 2.9% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,529 vs. $9,262)
CMA vs. Humboldt State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Humboldt State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Humboldt State University or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than CMA (95.5%)
CMA vs. Humboldt State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Humboldt State University? 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 Humboldt State University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Humboldt State University (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $51,500 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $6,026 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,526)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University 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/