Buzzards Bay, MA · Worcester, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Worcester State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 88.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $11,420 | $11,786 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $23,722 | $17,866 |
| Average Net Price | $13,546 | $12,778 |
| Graduation Rate | 74.0% | 61.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 1,488 | 5,745 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 13 | 16 |
GradFax Analysis
Massachusetts Maritime Academy accepts 94.7% of applicants. Worcester State University accepts 88.0%. Tuition is close: $11,420 at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, $11,786 at Worcester State University. Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates 74% of students in 6 years. Worcester State University graduates 61%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Worcester State University. It accepts 88.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Worcester State University, on average. After aid, students pay $12,778/year versus $13,546/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 74% of students finish in 6 years. Worcester State University is at 61%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.