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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | USMMA | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 11% |
Admission |
BU | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
BU | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
BU | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 85% | ||
Campus |
BU | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 943 students)
BU vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or USMMA?
- Boston University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at BU than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($61,050.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than BU ($4,891 vs. $27,829)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boston University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (48% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 1,048.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($51,565 vs. $4,489)
BU vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 83 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU or USMMA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USMMA and BU.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $20,400 more per year than BU graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $72,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/