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Buffalo State College Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo| Medaille College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,727 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1032 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | medaille.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,000 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 7% |
Admission |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | - | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $67 |
Diversity |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Medaille College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Medaille College | 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
- Medaille College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,727 students vs. 961 students)
Medaille College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medaille College or USMMA?
- Medaille College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Medaille College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($33,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Medaille College (7% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by United States Merchant Marine Academy students is ?% larger than aid received Medaille College ($4,374 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Medaille College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Medaille College .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 352 points higher than at Medaille College (868)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
Medaille College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medaille College 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 Medaille College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $49,700 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $42,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Medaille College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Medaille College graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/