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Maine Maritime Academy ECSU SCSU SUNY Maritime College CCSU CMA Buffalo State College UConn UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland| Western Connecticut State University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1030/1185 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,425 students)
WestConn vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Western Connecticut State University is 224.2% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at WestConn than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($19,358.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($15,862 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,428 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 30.3% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($11,804 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Western Connecticut State University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $40,500 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/