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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | University of Maine at Machias | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Machias, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 762 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $14,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $8,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 0% |
Admission |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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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 | 3.2 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $27,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $235 |
Diversity |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CMA | University of Maine-Machias | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Maritime Academy is larger than than University of Maine-Machias based on total student enrollment (849 students vs. 762 students)
CMA vs. University of Maine-Machias Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or University of Maine-Machias?
- University of Maine at Machias is 28% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,350.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at CMA than University of Maine at Machias ($17,622.00 vs. $14,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Machias are 38.4% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($8,630 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California Maritime Academy than University of Maine at Machias (39% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is ?% larger than aid received University of Maine at Machias ($9,529 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or University of Maine-Machias? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Maine-Machias or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at University of Maine-Machias (3.2)
CMA vs. University of Maine-Machias Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or University of Maine-Machias? 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 University of Maine-Machias and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than University of Maine at Machias (62% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $63,000 more per year than University of Maine-Machias graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $27,500)
- University of Maine at Machias students graduate with a $2,776 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,526)
- University of Maine-Machias graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Maine-Machias students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/