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Cal State Fullerton CSUDH Cal State LA California State University-Northridge California State University-Fresno San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus Cal State East Bay California State University-San Marcos CSU California Baptist University CSU Bakersfield GCU| California State University San Bernardino | California Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
| Location | San Bernardino, CA | Vallejo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,803 | 849 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #902 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csusb.edu | csum.edu | ||
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Costs |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,779 | $11,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,805 | $17,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,871 | $9,529 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 39% |
Admission |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,501 | 756 | ||
| Admitted | 14,119 | 722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
Academics |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $90,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $25,526 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $263 |
Diversity |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 11% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
California State University-San Bernardino | CMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University San Bernardino is larger than than CMA based on total student enrollment (19,803 students vs. 849 students)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. CMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, California State University-San Bernardino or CMA?
- California State University San Bernardino and CMA cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at California State University-San Bernardino as California Maritime Academy ($17,622.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University San Bernardino than CMA ($8,805 vs. $17,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Maritime Academy are 15.4% lower than costs at California State University San Bernardino ($11,942 vs. $13,779)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University San Bernardino than California Maritime Academy (86% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University San Bernardino students is 3.6% larger than aid received California Maritime Academy ($9,871 vs. $9,529)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. CMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, California State University-San Bernardino or CMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CMA or California State University-San Bernardino .
- Accepted freshman CMA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at California State University-San Bernardino (3.41)
- CMA has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than California State University-San Bernardino (91.1%)
California State University-San Bernardino vs. CMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, California State University-San Bernardino or CMA? 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 CMA and California State University-San Bernardino.
- The graduation rate at CMA is higher than California State University San Bernardino (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from California Maritime Academy earn on average $43,700 more per year than California State University-San Bernardino graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $46,800)
- California State University San Bernardino students graduate with a $9,026 lower median federal student loan debt than CMA graduates. ($16,500 vs. $25,526)
- California State University-San Bernardino graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CMA graduates. ($170 vs. $263)
- More CMA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State University-San Bernardino 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/