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Overview |
CMA | KY State | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,088 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $8,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $9,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $9,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 98% |
Admission |
CMA | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 2,001 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| 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 | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $299 |
Diversity |
CMA | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
CMA | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 64% | ||
Campus |
CMA | KY State | ||
| 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,689 students vs. 805 students)
CMA vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or KY State?
- Kentucky State University is 40.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($8,088.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at CMA than Kentucky State University ($17,622.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than CMA ($9,672 vs. $16,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 70.7% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($8,186 vs. $13,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than California Maritime Academy (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 12.3% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($11,063 vs. $9,850)
CMA vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at KY State (2.72)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than KY State (92.6%)
CMA vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or KY State? 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 KY State and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Kentucky State University (62% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $59,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $31,000)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $3,474 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,526 vs. $29,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/