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Overview |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 25.7% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Arcadia than Marymount Manhattan College ($46,430.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than MMC ($29,692 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 43.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,720 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 38% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($30,934 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 66 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/