USMMA vs. West Point

Comparable Facts

Compare United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY with United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Military Academy is larger than USMMA based on total student enrollment (4,473 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); United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting).
• United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: United States Merchant Marine Academy 13:1; United States Military Academy 6:1.

USMMA vs. West Point Cost Comparison

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

• In-state tuition differs between United States Merchant Marine Academy and West Point ($895.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between USMMA and United States Military Academy ($895.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at United States Merchant Marine Academy than at United States Military Academy (10% vs. 0%).

USMMA vs. West Point Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or West Point? 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 West Point and USMMA.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 110 points higher than at USMMA (1210).
• Incoming West Point students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 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; United States Military Academy 1200/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: United States Merchant Marine Academy 22/29; United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: USMMA - Required; West Point - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: USMMA Mar 1, 2027; West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USMMA (3.6).
• USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (34.2%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 64.1% at USMMA vs. 77.9% at West Point.

USMMA vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for USMMA and West Point? 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.

• United States Military Academy's six-year graduation rate is 80%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for USMMA.
• Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy have median earnings of about $92,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

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.