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Overview |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $268 |
Diversity |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 34% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | DeSales University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DeSales University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at DeSales University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($43,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than DeSales University ($5,173 vs. $30,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 558.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($28,789 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 166 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $41,300 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $51,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/