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Overview |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 97% |
Admission |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 756 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 722 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $165 |
Diversity |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Vermont Technical College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,414 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 156.2% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.6% higher at Vermont Tech than California Maritime Academy ($28,128.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Maritime Academy than Vermont Tech ($17,566 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 3.9% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($11,942 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than California Maritime Academy (97% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vermont Technical College students is 1.4% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($9,660 vs. $9,529)
CMA vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
CMA vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Vermont Technical College (62% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $45,700 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $9,476 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($16,050 vs. $25,526)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vermont Tech students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/