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Maine Maritime Academy University of Maine SUNY Maritime College CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University CMA Salem State University Westfield State University UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego Rutgers| University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1030/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 1,425 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- University of Southern Maine is 304.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at University of Southern Maine than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($22,680.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($12,343 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 32.1% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($10,924 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than University of Southern Maine (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 22.1% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($11,804 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Massachusetts Maritime Academy or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 81 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine or Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 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 Massachusetts Maritime Academy and University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than University of Southern Maine (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $45,300 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/