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Overview |
U of R | USMMA | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 11% |
Admission |
U of R | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $67 |
Diversity |
U of R | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 85% | ||
Campus |
U of R | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 943 students)
U of R vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or USMMA?
- University of Rochester is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at U of R than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($60,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than U of R ($4,891 vs. $39,775)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than United States Merchant Marine Academy (71% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 784.7% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($39,715 vs. $4,489)
U of R vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than USMMA (27.3%)
U of R vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R or USMMA? 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 USMMA and U of R.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $21,400 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $71,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($6,500 vs. $24,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($67 vs. $253)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/