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Alfred State College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Delhi SUNY Empire State College University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Cobleskill| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canton.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,500 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,810 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,049 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,081 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 11% |
Admission |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,280 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,164 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1160 | 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 Canton | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,552 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $67 |
Diversity |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 85% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Canton | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 943 students)
SUNY Canton vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Canton or USMMA?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 Canton than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,500.00 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 Canton ($4,891 vs. $14,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than United States Merchant Marine Academy (87% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 124.6% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,081 vs. $4,489)
SUNY Canton vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Canton or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or SUNY Canton .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than USMMA (27.3%)
SUNY Canton vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Canton 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 Canton.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $54,000 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $38,400)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $13,052 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Canton graduates. ($6,500 vs. $19,552)
- USMMA graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Canton graduates. ($67 vs. $202)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/