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Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova UMass Saint Joseph's University Seton Hall University| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Providence | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #121 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 81% |
Admission |
USMMA | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
USMMA | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 90% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Providence?
- Providence College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Providence than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($56,980.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Providence ($4,891 vs. $43,970)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (81% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 589.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($30,971 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Providence has a higher acceptance rate (52.8%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Providence? 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 Providence and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $24,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $68,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/