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Massachusetts Maritime Academy City College of New York SUNY Stony Brook Maine Maritime Academy State University of New York at New Paltz RPI West Point Binghamton University SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale CMA SUNY College at Plattsburgh Stockton| SUNY Maritime College | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Throggs Neck, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,427 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunymaritime.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,240 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,712 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,012 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,337 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 1,074 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $129 |
Diversity |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Maritime College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 1,427 students)
SUNY Maritime College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Maritime College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 509.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Maritime College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.8% higher at Jefferson than SUNY Maritime College ($43,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Maritime College than Jefferson ($19,712 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 3.6% lower than costs at SUNY Maritime College ($14,715 vs. $15,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY Maritime College (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 305.5% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($32,486 vs. $8,012)
SUNY Maritime College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Maritime College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or SUNY Maritime College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY Maritime College (3.4)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than SUNY Maritime College (80.3%)
SUNY Maritime College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Maritime College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and SUNY Maritime College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $43,200 more per year than SUNY Maritime College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $79,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,500)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($129 vs. $274)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Maritime College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/