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St. Bona Le Moyne College UB SUNY at Geneseo Niagara University Roberts Wesleyan College SUNY Brockport Binghamton University Alfred University Emmanuel College SUNY College at Oswego Purchase College| Saint John Fisher College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #205 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjfc.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,748 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,748 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,666 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,312 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,155 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,200 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,068 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,900 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $67 |
Diversity |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Fisher | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 943 students)
Fisher vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher or USMMA?
- Saint John Fisher College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Fisher than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,748.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Fisher ($4,891 vs. $28,312)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 393.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($22,155 vs. $4,489)
Fisher vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Fisher .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 133 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Fisher has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Fisher vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $41,600 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $50,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $17,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,900)
- USMMA graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($67 vs. $247)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/