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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 11% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 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 |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $67 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 96% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 85% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 943 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or USMMA?
- SUNY College at Cortland is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at SUNY Cortland than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($16,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than SUNY Cortland ($4,891 vs. $18,304)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Cortland than United States Merchant Marine Academy (73% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 108.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($9,369 vs. $4,489)
SUNY Cortland vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- SUNY Cortland has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than USMMA (27.3%)
SUNY Cortland vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $45,100 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $47,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($67 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/