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Saint Vincent College Gannon University Geneva College Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Thiel College Penn State Robert Morris University| United States Merchant Marine Academy | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,891 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,489 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 11% | 100% |
Admission |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,532 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 419 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1040/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $279 |
Diversity |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 29% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | Westminster College | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,211 students vs. 943 students)
USMMA vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Westminster College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($38,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Westminster College ($4,891 vs. $22,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 573.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($30,252 vs. $4,489)
USMMA vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 192 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
USMMA vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $46,700 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $45,700)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/