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Maine Maritime Academy Bridgewater State Fitchburg State Framingham State University Westfield State University SUNY Maritime College University of Massachusetts-Boston Suffolk University KSC UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell Worcester State University| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,425 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Salem State University?
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 119.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($1,994.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Salem State University ($15,882.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($19,277 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 3.6% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,428 vs. $14,954)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy as Salem State University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 37.9% larger than aid received Salem State University ($11,804 vs. $8,562)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (89.4%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Salem State University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $43,500 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/