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Maine Maritime Academy RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT SUNY Maritime College Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,425 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 2,708.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.6% higher at WPI than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($56,000.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than WPI ($21,668 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 14.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,428 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 129.2% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($27,059 vs. $11,804)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or WPI? 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 WPI and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (76% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $5,200 more per year than WPI graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $82,700)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Massachusetts Maritime Academy students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/