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Overview |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Buzzards Bay, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,631 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #338 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | maritime.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,659 | $1,994 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,659 | $15,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,502 | $14,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,491 | $21,668 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,801 | $11,804 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 99% |
Admission |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 61,221 | 1,028 | ||
| Admitted | 1,984 | 919 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.2% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $87,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 86% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (30,631 students vs. 1,425 students)
Harvard vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
- Harvard University is 2,540.9% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($52,659.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.6% higher at Harvard than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($52,659.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($19,491 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 35.2% lower than costs at Harvard University ($14,428 vs. $19,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Harvard University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 423.6% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($61,801 vs. $11,804)
Harvard vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard 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 Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 432 points higher than at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (22)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (3.25)
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Harvard (3.2%)
Harvard vs. Massachusetts Maritime Academy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (97% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $48,800 more per year than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $87,900)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harvard graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/