College comparison

Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs Virginia Military Institute

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA	Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA
Acceptance rateVirginia Military Institute is more selective	95%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	1050–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,395	1,527
Avg net price	$21,582	$17,113
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Buzzards Bay, MA	Lexington, VA

Quick answers

Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy or Virginia Military Institute harder to get into?

Virginia Military Institute is more selective: Massachusetts Maritime Academy's acceptance rate is approximately 95% and Virginia Military Institute's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Massachusetts Maritime Academy vs Virginia Military Institute?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and 1050–1270 at Virginia Military Institute. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.