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Overview |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 97% |
Admission |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $248 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 13% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Utica College?
- Utica College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Utica College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($23,208.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Utica College ($4,891 vs. $22,372)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (97% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 210.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($13,939 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or USMMA .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Utica College? 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 Utica College and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $46,100 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $46,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($67 vs. $248)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/