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Massachusetts Maritime Academy ECSU SCSU CCSU SUNY Maritime College Buffalo State College CMA UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey| Western Connecticut State University | Maine Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Castine, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 897 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mainemaritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $11,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $19,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $9,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 74% |
Admission |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 57.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1075/1275 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $100,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Maine Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Maine Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 897 students)
WestConn vs. Maine Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Maine Maritime Academy?
- Maine Maritime Academy is 77.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($11,474.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Maine Maritime Academy than Western Connecticut State University ($26,954.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Maine Maritime Academy ($15,862 vs. $19,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maine Maritime Academy are 29.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,240 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine Maritime Academy than Western Connecticut State University (74% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine Maritime Academy students is 3.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($9,358 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Maine Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Maine Maritime Academy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maine Maritime Academy or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Maine Maritime Academy students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Maine Maritime Academy (57.6%)
WestConn vs. Maine Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Maine 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 Maine Maritime Academy and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy is higher than Western Connecticut State University (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Maine Maritime Academy earn on average $52,900 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($100,300 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine Maritime Academy graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Maine Maritime Academy graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Maine Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/