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Penn State Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers WCU Lehigh NJIT Seton Hall University| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $271 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 47% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Drexel?
- Drexel University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Drexel than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($56,595.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Drexel ($4,891 vs. $39,267)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 654.3% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($33,861 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 6 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Drexel? 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 Drexel and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $15,000 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $77,400)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,243)
- USMMA graduates are paying $204 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($67 vs. $271)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/