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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 1,275 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 1,842.6% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Elms College than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($38,735.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Elms College ($21,668 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 2.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,428 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 129.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($27,109 vs. $11,804)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 89 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (89.4%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Elms College? 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 Elms College and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $41,600 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/