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Overview |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 96% |
Admission |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1030/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $278 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 35% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Bradford is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,003 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Pitt-Bradford than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($25,534.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Pitt-Bradford ($5,173 vs. $17,015)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than United States Merchant Marine Academy (96% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 233.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,576 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 242 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $34,400 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $58,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,409 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,909)
- USMMA graduates are paying $211 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($67 vs. $278)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/