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Maine Maritime Academy SUNY Maritime College Bryant University CMA Endicott College Westfield State University UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego Wheaton College Worcester State University Bridgewater State Stonehill College| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,054 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,148 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,526 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,759 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,962 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 95% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,120 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 1,059 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Nichols | ||
| 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,362 students vs. 1,354 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 1,790.2% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $2,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.3% higher at Nichols than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($38,825.00 vs. $15,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Nichols ($20,759 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 2.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($14,526 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 45.7% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($24,720 vs. $16,962)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Nichols (88.1%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Nichols College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $36,100 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $51,800)
- Nichols College and Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and Massachusetts Maritime Academy 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 Nichols students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/