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Overview |
USMMA | F&M | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 63% |
Admission |
USMMA | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $227 |
Diversity |
USMMA | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
USMMA | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 53% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at F&M than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($65,652.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than F&M ($4,891 vs. $31,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (63% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 995.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($49,177 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or USMMA .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or F&M? 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 F&M and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $30,500 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $61,900)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($67 vs. $227)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/