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Maine Maritime Academy Culinary Institute of America SUNY Maritime College Roger Williams University Southern New Hampshire University RIC Bryant University CMA Clark University University of Massachusetts-Boston UMass Dartmouth SUNY College at Oswego| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University Providence | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Massachusetts Maritime Academy based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 1,425 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 1,800.5% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($37,896.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.6% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($37,896.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($21,668 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 30% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,428 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 120.1% larger than aid received Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($25,979 vs. $11,804)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.4%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $47,800 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $40,100)
- Johnson & Wales University Providence students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/