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Maine Maritime Academy Penn State Abington WCU SUNY Maritime College John Jay Ship Penn State Harrisburg Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Temple Penn State CMA Penn State Berks| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Buzzards Bay, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #338 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maritime.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,994 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,882 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,428 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,668 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,804 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 70% |
Admission |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,028 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 919 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1185 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (1,425 students vs. 1,196 students)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 633.4% more expensive to attend than Massachusetts Maritime Academy for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $1,994.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($24,318.00 vs. $15,882.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($21,600 vs. $21,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 3.6% lower than costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy ($13,930 vs. $14,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts Maritime Academy than Penn State Brandywine (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 22.5% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($11,804 vs. $9,638)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Massachusetts Maritime Academy .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (1065) is 96 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Massachusetts Maritime Academy (89.4%)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is higher than Penn State Brandywine (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn on average $32,600 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($87,900 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/