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Overview |
USMMA | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
USMMA | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 86% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Salve Regina 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Salve Regina University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($45,250.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Salve Regina University ($4,891 vs. $37,997)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 496.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($26,787 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $38,100 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $54,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/