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Massachusetts Maritime Academy Culinary Institute of America Roger Williams University SUNY Maritime College Southern New Hampshire University RIC Bryant University Clark University CMA University of Massachusetts-Boston Loyola University Maryland Endicott College| Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Castine, ME | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 913 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mainemaritime.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,474 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,954 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,926 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,433 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,181 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,145 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $100,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Maine Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Maine Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (4,372 students vs. 913 students)
Maine Maritime Academy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine Maritime Academy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 246.8% more expensive to attend than Maine Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $11,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Maine Maritime Academy ($39,792.00 vs. $26,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maine Maritime Academy than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,433 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine Maritime Academy are 57.4% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($11,926 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Maine Maritime Academy (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 173.5% larger than aid received Maine Maritime Academy ($25,112 vs. $9,181)
Maine Maritime Academy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine Maritime Academy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Maine Maritime Academy .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Maine Maritime Academy (61.4%)
Maine Maritime Academy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine Maritime Academy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Maine Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Maine Maritime Academy earn on average $60,200 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($100,300 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine Maritime Academy graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Maine Maritime Academy graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Maine Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/