Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Otis College of Art and Design Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy CalArts MICA SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Laguna College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Laguna Beach, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 807 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | lagunacollege.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $35,650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $35,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $18,071 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $44,285 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $11,863 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 268 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 64.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $26,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $276 |
Diversity |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Laguna College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Laguna College of Art and Design is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (807 students vs. 805 students)
CMA vs. Laguna College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Laguna College of Art and Design?
- Laguna College of Art and Design is 520.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($35,650.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.3% higher at Laguna College of Art and Design than California Maritime Academy ($35,650.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Laguna College of Art and Design ($16,081 vs. $44,285)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 29.3% lower than costs at Laguna College of Art and Design ($13,976 vs. $18,071)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laguna College of Art and Design than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Laguna College of Art and Design students is 7.2% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($11,863 vs. $11,063)
CMA vs. Laguna College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Laguna College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laguna College of Art and Design or CMA .
- Accepted freshman Laguna College of Art and Design students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CMA (3.43)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Laguna College of Art and Design (77.6%)
CMA vs. Laguna College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Laguna College of Art and Design? 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 Laguna College of Art and Design and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Laguna College of Art and Design (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $50,400 more per year than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $40,100)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $1,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,526 vs. $26,699)
- CMA graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Laguna College of Art and Design graduates. ($263 vs. $276)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laguna College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/