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WVU Allegheny College Ithaca College Alvernia University Penn State Beaver St John's Juniata College Mount St. Mary's University Kentucky| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Penn State Greater Allegheny | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 85% |
Admission |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1040/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $277 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 30% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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
- United States Merchant Marine Academy is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (943 students vs. 363 students)
USMMA vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Penn State Greater Allegheny than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($23,086.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($4,891 vs. $19,505)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Greater Allegheny than United States Merchant Marine Academy (85% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Greater Allegheny students is 128.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,269 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 277 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $37,100 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $55,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,818)
- USMMA graduates are paying $210 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($67 vs. $277)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/