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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy BGSU Buffalo State College Central State University SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Ohio State University Lima Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 818 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | ohio-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,677 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $32,914 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $9,438 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $13,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $5,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 77% |
Admission |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | - | ||
| Admitted | 722 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Jul 14, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Ohio State University-Lima Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Ohio State University-Lima Campus based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 818 students)
CMA vs. Ohio State University-Lima Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Ohio State University-Lima Campus?
- Ohio State University Lima Campus is 51.1% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($8,677.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Ohio State University-Lima Campus than California Maritime Academy ($32,914.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University Lima Campus than CMA ($13,086 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University Lima Campus are 26.5% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($9,438 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University Lima Campus than California Maritime Academy (77% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 65.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University Lima Campus ($9,529 vs. $5,766)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Ohio State University-Lima Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State University-Lima Campus or CMA .
CMA vs. Ohio State University-Lima Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Ohio State University-Lima Campus? 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 Ohio State University-Lima Campus and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Ohio State University Lima Campus (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $39,900 more per year than Ohio State University-Lima Campus graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University Lima Campus students graduate with a $4,026 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,526)
- Ohio State University-Lima Campus graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State University-Lima Campus students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/