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Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College| California Maritime Academy | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | WNC | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 849 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,942 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,566 | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,529 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 91% |
Admission |
CMA | WNC | ||
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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 | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $117 |
Diversity |
CMA | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
CMA | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CMA | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Nevada College is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (3,582 students vs. 849 students)
CMA vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or WNC?
- California Maritime Academy is 69.7% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at CMA than Western Nevada College ($17,622.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Nevada College than CMA ($16,259 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 16.8% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($11,942 vs. $13,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College than California Maritime Academy (91% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 44.8% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($9,529 vs. $6,579)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or CMA .
CMA vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or WNC? 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 WNC and CMA.
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $56,800 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $14,210 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($11,316 vs. $25,526)
- WNC graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($117 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/