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Overview |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,719 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,960 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,960 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,744 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,450 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,285 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,594 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,171 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1370 | 1080/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,608 students)
Clarkson vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or MMC?
- Clarkson University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Clarkson than Marymount Manhattan College ($54,960.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than MMC ($32,450 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarkson University are 17.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($16,744 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 84.2% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($41,285 vs. $22,418)
Clarkson vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 160 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than MMC (72.1%)
Clarkson vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson or MMC? 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 MMC and Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $26,000 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/