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Massachusetts Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College WCU Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU CMA Penn State Brandywine Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston Harrisburg University of Science and Technology| Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Castine, ME | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 897 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mainemaritime.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,474 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,954 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,240 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,964 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,358 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 78% |
Admission |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,164 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.6% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1275 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $100,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Maine Maritime Academy | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maine Maritime Academy is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (897 students vs. 888 students)
Maine Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine Maritime Academy or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Maine Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $11,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Maine Maritime Academy than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($26,954.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Maine Maritime Academy ($18,142 vs. $19,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine Maritime Academy are 15.5% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($11,240 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Maine Maritime Academy (78% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 5.6% larger than aid received Maine Maritime Academy ($9,886 vs. $9,358)
Maine Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine Maritime Academy or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Maine Maritime Academy .
- The average SAT score at Maine Maritime Academy (1050) is 31 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Maine Maritime Academy students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Maine Maritime Academy students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Maine Maritime Academy (57.6%)
Maine Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine Maritime Academy or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Maine Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (69% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Maine Maritime Academy earn on average $45,000 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($100,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine Maritime Academy graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Maine Maritime Academy graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Maine Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/