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Stritch CalArts Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Southern California Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Anaheim, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 541 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | scitech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $16,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $15,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $28,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $7,031 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 95% |
Admission |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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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 |
Academics |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $98 |
Diversity |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 50% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Southern California Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than Southern California Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 541 students)
CMA vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Southern California Institute of Technology?
- Southern California Institute of Technology is 188.9% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($16,590.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at CMA than Southern California Institute of Technology ($17,622.00 vs. $16,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Southern California Institute of Technology ($17,566 vs. $28,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 28.4% lower than costs at Southern California Institute of Technology ($11,942 vs. $15,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern California Institute of Technology than California Maritime Academy (95% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 35.5% larger than aid received Southern California Institute of Technology ($9,529 vs. $7,031)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Southern California Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern California Institute of Technology or CMA .
CMA vs. Southern California Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Southern California Institute of Technology? 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 Southern California Institute of Technology and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Southern California Institute of Technology (62% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $58,900 more per year than Southern California Institute of Technology graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $31,600)
- Southern California Institute of Technology students graduate with a $16,026 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,526)
- Southern California Institute of Technology graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($98 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/