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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy San Francisco State San Jose State Maine Maritime Academy UOP SUNY Maritime College Sacramento State| California Maritime Academy | Menlo College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Menlo | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Atherton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | menlo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Menlo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $29,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $34,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | Menlo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 3,357 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Menlo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Menlo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $21,062 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $217 |
Diversity |
CMA | Menlo | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
CMA | Menlo | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Menlo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 800 students)
CMA vs. Menlo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Menlo?
- Menlo College is 740.5% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.9% higher at Menlo than California Maritime Academy ($48,260.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Menlo ($17,566 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 36.1% lower than costs at Menlo College ($11,942 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 263.4% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($34,632 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Menlo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Menlo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Menlo or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Menlo (61.7%)
CMA vs. Menlo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Menlo? 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 Menlo and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Menlo College (62% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $36,600 more per year than Menlo graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $53,900)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $4,464 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($21,062 vs. $25,526)
- Menlo graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Menlo students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/