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BGSU The University of Findlay Stritch Massachusetts Maritime Academy Western Illinois University Maine Maritime Academy SHMS Purdue North Central SIUE Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus SUNY Maritime College Franklin University| California Maritime Academy | Wright State University Lake Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Vallejo, CA | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 805 | 1,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1036 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csum.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,454 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,976 | $11,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,081 | $12,039 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,063 | $4,103 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 87% |
Admission |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 943 | - | ||
| Admitted | 931 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 790/890 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,526 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CMA | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Lake Campus is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (1,398 students vs. 805 students)
CMA vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMA or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Wright State University Lake Campus is 29.8% more expensive to attend than CMA for in-state tuition ($7,454.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at CMA than Wright State University Lake Campus ($17,622.00 vs. $16,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than CMA ($12,039 vs. $16,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 25.9% lower than costs at California Maritime Academy ($11,100 vs. $13,976)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus than California Maritime Academy (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California Maritime Academy students is 169.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($11,063 vs. $4,103)
Which college is harder to get into, CMA or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or CMA .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
CMA vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMA or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and CMA.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (62% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $47,100 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $526 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,526)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/