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Overview |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 11% |
Admission |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $67 |
Diversity |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | 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
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 943 students)
Columbia vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or USMMA?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Columbia than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($62,570.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Columbia ($4,891 vs. $22,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia University in the City of New York than United States Merchant Marine Academy (52% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 1,260.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($61,061 vs. $4,489)
Columbia vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 253 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- USMMA has a higher acceptance rate (27.3%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $15,200 more per year than USMMA graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $92,400)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($6,500 vs. $21,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($67 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/