UD vs. USMMA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Delaware in Newark, DE with United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Delaware is larger than USMMA based on total student enrollment (24,412 students vs. 976 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE (Large Suburban setting); United States Merchant Marine Academy is in Kings Point, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Delaware is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Delaware 16:1; United States Merchant Marine Academy 13:1.

UD vs. USMMA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UD or USMMA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than UD ($4,101 vs. $19,139).
• University of Delaware is 1,778.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than USMMA (about $15,915 more per year; $16,810.00 vs. $895.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 4,525.7% higher at UD than at United States Merchant Marine Academy (about $40,505 more per year; $41,400.00 vs. $895.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Delaware than at United States Merchant Marine Academy (91% vs. 10%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 162.5% larger than aid received by United States Merchant Marine Academy students ($13,302 vs. $5,067).

UD vs. USMMA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UD or USMMA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between USMMA and UD.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Delaware (1280) is 70 points higher than at USMMA (1210).
• Incoming UD students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 25 at USMMA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 1190/1370; United States Merchant Marine Academy 1110/1300.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 28/32; United States Merchant Marine Academy 22/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UD - Test optional; USMMA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: UD Jan 15, 2027; USMMA Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UD students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at USMMA (3.6).
• UD has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than USMMA (34.2%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at UD vs. 64.1% at USMMA.

UD vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UD and USMMA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Delaware's six-year graduation rate is 78%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for USMMA.
• Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a median of about $31,100 more per year than UD graduates about ten years after starting college ($92,400 vs. $61,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates have a $17,703 lower median loan debt than UD graduates ($6,500 vs. $24,203).
• Among borrowers, USMMA graduates have an estimated $183 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UD graduates ($67 vs. $250).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.