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Concordia University-Irvine California Baptist University HIU Cal State Fullerton La Sierra University Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Biola University Maine Maritime Academy Azusa Pacific Online University UC Riverside GCU| California Maritime Academy | Vanguard University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | vanguard.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $24,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 2,778 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 2,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Vanguard University of Southern California | ||
| 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
- Vanguard University of Southern California is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (2,256 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is 561.8% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.6% higher at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Maritime Academy ($38,000.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Vanguard University of Southern California ($17,566 vs. $24,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vanguard University of Southern California are 16.1% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($10,290 vs. $11,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vanguard University of Southern California than California Maritime Academy (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanguard University of Southern California students is 203.4% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($28,914 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Vanguard University of Southern California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanguard University of Southern California or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Vanguard University of Southern California (3.31)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Vanguard University of Southern California (74.8%)
CMA vs. Vanguard University of Southern California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Vanguard University of Southern California? 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 Vanguard University of Southern California and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Vanguard University of Southern California (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $47,300 more per year than Vanguard University of Southern California graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $43,200)
- Vanguard University of Southern California students graduate with a $526 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,526)
- Vanguard University of Southern California graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vanguard University of Southern California 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/