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Overview |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 52% |
Admission |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1378/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $273 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 78% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Villanova?
- Villanova University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Villanova than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($60,768.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Villanova ($4,891 vs. $34,837)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Villanova University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (52% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 854.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($42,834 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 106 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than Villanova (23.4%)
USMMA vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Villanova? 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 Villanova and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $7,300 more per year than Villanova graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $85,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,997 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,497)
- USMMA graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($67 vs. $273)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/