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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy Mount St. Mary's College SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | NDNU | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $260 |
Diversity |
CMA | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CMA | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CMA | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 201 students)
CMA vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 532.3% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at NDNU than California Maritime Academy ($36,306.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 25.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,942 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than Notre Dame de Namur University (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,529 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at NDNU (3.1)
CMA vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or NDNU? 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 NDNU and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $31,800 more per year than NDNU graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $58,700)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $304 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($25,222 vs. $25,526)
- NDNU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($260 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/