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Overview |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 93% |
Admission |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 38% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Susquahanna than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($54,440.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Susquahanna ($4,891 vs. $28,605)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (93% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 811.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($40,914 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $35,400 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $57,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/