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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,362 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #916 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,054 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,148 | $11,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,526 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,759 | $14,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,962 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 84% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,120 | 3,439 | ||
| Admitted | 1,059 | 3,313 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $202 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 1,362 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 244.2% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $2,054.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($15,148.00 vs. $11,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($14,451 vs. $20,759)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 15% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($14,526 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 99.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($16,962 vs. $8,491)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- Accepted freshman Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (94.6%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $49,500 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $7,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($19,552 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/