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Overview |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #141 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $237 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 48% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Saint Joseph's University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($49,410.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Saint Joseph's University ($4,891 vs. $33,777)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 564.3% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($29,822 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $28,400 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $64,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $16,508 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,008)
- USMMA graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($67 vs. $237)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/