Key differences on Getting in
- 1
United States Merchant Marine Academy's yield is 12 pts higher than Dickinson State's
Yield rate - 2
United States Merchant Marine Academy admits 34% vs. 37% at Dickinson State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- United States Merchant Marine AcademyVery selective
- Dickinson StateSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- United States Merchant Marine AcademyTest scores required
- Dickinson StateTest-blind
How they read a record
United States Merchant Marine Academy
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Dickinson State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | United States Merchant Marine Academy | Dickinson State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Required | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why