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Overview |
York | USMMA | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 961 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 7% |
Admission |
York | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $67 |
Diversity |
York | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
York | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 85% | ||
Campus |
York | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 961 students)
York vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or USMMA?
- CUNY York College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at York than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,880.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than York ($5,173 vs. $5,631)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (86% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY York College students is 80.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($7,896 vs. $4,374)
York vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or York .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 335 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at York (3.15)
- York has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than USMMA (32.5%)
York vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $49,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $43,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than York graduates. ($6,500 vs. $8,800)
- USMMA graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than York graduates. ($67 vs. $90)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/