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Overview |
USMMA | YCP | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #479 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $21,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $14,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 98% |
Admission |
USMMA | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 4,933 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 4,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $273 |
Diversity |
USMMA | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USMMA | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 33% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,720 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($22,120.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at YCP than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($22,120.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than YCP ($5,173 vs. $21,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 242.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($14,988 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 166 points higher than at YCP (1054)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at YCP (3.59)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or YCP? 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 YCP and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $41,700 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $50,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,995 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,495)
- USMMA graduates are paying $206 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($67 vs. $273)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/