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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard Massachusetts Maritime Academy| SUNY Maritime College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
| Location | Throggs Neck, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,427 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunymaritime.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,240 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,712 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,012 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 83% |
Admission |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,337 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,074 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $240 |
Diversity |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Maritime College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,427 students)
SUNY Maritime College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Maritime College or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 76.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Maritime College for in-state tuition ($12,458.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.6% higher at VCU than SUNY Maritime College ($33,726.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Maritime College than VCU ($19,712 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 24.1% lower than costs at SUNY Maritime College ($12,279 vs. $15,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than SUNY Maritime College (83% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 57.1% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($12,583 vs. $8,012)
SUNY Maritime College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Maritime College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or SUNY Maritime College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Maritime College (1113) is 16 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming SUNY Maritime College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY Maritime College (3.4)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than SUNY Maritime College (80.3%)
SUNY Maritime College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Maritime College or VCU? 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 VCU and SUNY Maritime College.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than SUNY Maritime College (53% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Maritime College earn on average $32,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($79,700 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Maritime College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/