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Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College CMA Dean College Western New England University UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego RIC Stonehill College Westfield State University Wentworth Institute of Technology University of Maine| American International College | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,010 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #945 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aic.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,550 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,550 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,130 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,317 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,061 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,707 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 2,419 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1110 | 1030/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 7, 2024 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 3% |
Students |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AIC | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American International College is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (2,010 students vs. 1,425 students)
AIC vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AIC or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- American International College is 1,933.6% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($40,550.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.3% higher at AIC than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($40,550.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American International College than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($18,317 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 4.9% lower than costs at American International College ($14,428 vs. $15,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than American International College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American International College students is 197% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($35,061 vs. $11,804)
AIC vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AIC or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or AIC .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 178 points higher than at AIC (887)
- Incoming Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AIC (20)
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at AIC (2.91)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than AIC (89.4%)
AIC vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AIC or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy and AIC.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than American International College (65% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $41,500 more per year than AIC graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $46,400)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy and AIC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy and AIC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/