USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY with Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia is larger than USMMA based on total student enrollment (7,159 students vs. 976 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• United States Merchant Marine Academy is located in Kings Point, NY (Large Suburban setting); Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia is in Philadelphia, PA (Large City setting).
• United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Merchant Marine Academy 13:1; Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia 11:1.

USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Saint Joseph's University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• 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 ($4,101 vs. $31,205).
• Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia is 5,850.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than USMMA (about $52,365 more per year; $53,260.00 vs. $895.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 5,850.8% higher at Saint Joseph's University than at United States Merchant Marine Academy (about $52,365 more per year; $53,260.00 vs. $895.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia than at United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 10%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia students is 629.5% larger than aid received by United States Merchant Marine Academy students ($36,964 vs. $5,067).

USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Saint Joseph's University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Saint Joseph's University and USMMA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia (1260) is 50 points higher than at USMMA (1210).
• Incoming Saint Joseph's University students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (29 vs. 25 at USMMA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Merchant Marine Academy 1110/1300; Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia 1170/1350.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Merchant Marine Academy 22/29; Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia 28/31.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: USMMA - Required; Saint Joseph's University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: USMMA Mar 1, 2027; Saint Joseph's University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (88.8%) than USMMA (34.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 64.1% at USMMA vs. 14.1% at Saint Joseph's University.

USMMA vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for USMMA and Saint Joseph's University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia's six-year graduation rate is 76%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for USMMA.
• Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a median of about $28,400 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates about ten years after starting college ($92,400 vs. $64,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates have a $16,508 lower median loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates ($6,500 vs. $23,008).
• Among borrowers, USMMA graduates have an estimated $170 lower median monthly federal student loan payment 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/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.