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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Union College Maine Maritime Academy La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Pacific Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | PUC | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Angwin, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 938 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | puc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | PUC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $34,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $34,191 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $9,471 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $22,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $24,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | PUC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | 1,323 | ||
| Admitted | 931 | 562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | PUC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | PUC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $310 |
Diversity |
CMA | PUC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CMA | PUC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CMA | PUC | ||
| 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
- Pacific Union College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 805 students)
CMA vs. PUC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or PUC?
- Pacific Union College is 495.5% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($34,191.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94% higher at PUC than California Maritime Academy ($34,191.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than PUC ($16,081 vs. $22,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 47.6% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($9,471 vs. $13,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 120.8% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($24,423 vs. $11,063)
CMA vs. PUC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or PUC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PUC or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at PUC (3.24)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than PUC (42.5%)
CMA vs. PUC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or PUC? 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 PUC and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Pacific Union College (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $31,300 more per year than PUC graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $59,200)
- California Maritime Academy students graduate with a $4,474 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($25,526 vs. $30,000)
- CMA graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($263 vs. $310)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/