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Maine Maritime Academy Kutztown University of Pennsylvania SUNY Maritime College Montclair State University CMA Bowdoin College UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego Boston Architectural College SHU Stonehill College Southern New Hampshire University| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 875 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton is 633.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($24,318.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($16,594 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 11.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($12,984 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Penn State Worthington Scranton (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 9.1% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,804 vs. $10,823)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 110 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (89.4%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $32,600 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/