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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College KY State Alcorn State University AAMU Tougaloo College| California Maritime Academy | Mississippi Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Itta Bena, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | mvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $7,394 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $8,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $11,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 91% |
Admission |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 2,436 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 1,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| 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 | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $26,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $29,336 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $303 |
Diversity |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Mississippi Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Mississippi Valley State University?
- Mississippi Valley State University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at CMA than Mississippi Valley State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than CMA ($11,598 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 47.2% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($8,112 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi Valley State University than California Maritime Academy (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 4.5% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($9,961 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Mississippi Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi Valley State University or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Mississippi Valley State University (64.8%)
CMA vs. Mississippi Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Mississippi Valley 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 Mississippi Valley State University and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (62% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $63,900 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $26,600)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $3,810 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($25,526 vs. $29,336)
- CMA graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($263 vs. $303)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/