<p>USMMA, Kings Point
Cal Maritime
SUNY Maritime
Mass Maritime
Maine Maritime
Texas Maritime
Great Lakes Maritime </p>
<p>Can anyone help me with the pros and cons of these schools compared to each other.</p>
<p>Perhaps rank them for me.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Depends. USMMA is the federal academy - as such, it is considered the equivalent of the Armed Services Academies (West Point, Naval, etc.) Almost free, Very tough curriculum - only 65-70% survive - similar for the US Coast Guard Academy - go over to the service academy forum - lots posted there. Significant post graduate duty required.
The State Maritime Academies are also supported by the Feds, to a much lesser degree, as well as their states. In the scheme of things, SUNY NY was the FIRST maritime academy (much rivalry with KP) and is the biggest and probably the best. The other state academies have excellent programs and serve as "regional" academies - so that you may get in-state tuition, for example, if you go to the one designated for your state, i.e. Oregon for California Maritime, etc. All students who are in the "regiment" and sign up for the Naval Reserves/Merchant Marine reserves, get a small stipend to offset school expenses. Good luck - I usually check in the service academy forum, but just picked this up on a random search - try posting in service academy parents or USMMA or Coast Guard forums.</p>
<p>There is an Open house next MOn 6/24 between 6-8</p>
<p>We are attending. If you would like I can tell you our impressions and info given to us if you are curious.</p>
<p>Several months ago a poster who is a SUNY Maritime alumnus wrote about the apparently very unhappy and difficult time his daughter experienced at his alma mater. Search CC.</p>
<p>Luliztee, </p>
<p>Thank you. I would like to know what you think.</p>
<p>I will search SUNY Maritime</p>
<p>LakeWashington - can't find what you are referring to via search. I am concerned that your comments, hanging out there like this, seem like a uncorraborated & unnecessary slam. Please find the post and put in link if you think a dig is appropriate.</p>
<p>Weski,</p>
<p>Either you overreacted or you offered your comments in an inarticulate manner.</p>
<p>LW: I have been unable to find your referred to comment to the student who had problems at SUNY Maritime via CC search. Please clarify.</p>