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Overview |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $299 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 48% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Allegheny College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($52,950.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Allegheny College ($4,891 vs. $26,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 849% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($42,599 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $37,200 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $55,200)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $22,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $29,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $232 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($67 vs. $299)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/