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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG Point Park University WCU ECU| United States Merchant Marine Academy | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 69% |
Admission |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1115/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 52% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or UNCSA?
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($6,497.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UNCSA than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($23,731.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than UNCSA ($4,891 vs. $11,251)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than United States Merchant Marine Academy (69% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 142.1% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($10,868 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 112 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- UNCSA has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $53,300 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $39,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/