North Adams, MA · Buzzards Bay, MA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | 94.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $12,436 | $11,420 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $21,381 | $23,722 |
| Average Net Price | $16,544 | $13,546 |
| Graduation Rate | 56.0% | 74.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 896 | 1,488 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 8 | 13 |
GradFax Analysis
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts accepts 89.7% of applicants. Massachusetts Maritime Academy accepts 94.7%. Tuition is close: $12,436 at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, $11,420 at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates 56% of students in 6 years. Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates 74%.
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
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. It accepts 89.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Massachusetts Maritime Academy, on average. After aid, students pay $13,546/year versus $16,544/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: 74% of students finish in 6 years. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is at 56%.
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.