Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy's yield is 27 pts higher than Western Colorado's
Yield rate - 2
Massachusetts Maritime Academy admits 95% vs. 100% at Western Colorado
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Massachusetts Maritime AcademyAccessible
- Western ColoradoOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Massachusetts Maritime AcademyTest-blind
- Western ColoradoTest-optional
How they read a record
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Western Colorado
GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Western Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why