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Overview |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 95% |
Admission |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $227 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 63% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Gettysburg College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($61,760.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Gettysburg College ($4,891 vs. $33,882)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (95% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 863.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($43,239 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or USMMA .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $31,500 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $60,900)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $22,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($67 vs. $227)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/