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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts Maine Maritime Academy UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University| Boston University | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 | Jan 4, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
BU | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 1,425 students)
BU vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Boston University is 2,961.7% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284.4% higher at BU than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($61,050.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than BU ($21,668 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 20.6% lower than costs at Boston University ($14,428 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Boston University (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 336.8% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($51,565 vs. $11,804)
BU vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 238 points higher than at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065)
- Incoming BU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (22)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (85% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $15,900 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $72,000)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy and BU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/