MMC vs. Bryant University

Comparable Facts

Compare Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY with Bryant University in Smithfield, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Bryant University is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,636 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marymount Manhattan College is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); Bryant University is in Smithfield, RI (Large Suburban setting).
• Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bryant University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marymount Manhattan College 7:1; Bryant University 13:1.

MMC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MMC or Bryant University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount Manhattan College than Bryant University ($38,376 vs. $42,139).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 16.7% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($17,528 vs. $21,054).
• Bryant University is 25.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than MMC (about $10,807 more per year; $52,677.00 vs. $41,870.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 25.8% higher at Bryant University than at Marymount Manhattan College (about $10,807 more per year; $52,677.00 vs. $41,870.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at Bryant University (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 2.5% larger than aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students ($28,035 vs. $27,348).

MMC vs. Bryant University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Bryant University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Bryant University and MMC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Bryant University (1260) is 50 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming Bryant University students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323; Bryant University 1190/1330.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 24/27; Bryant University 27/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MMC - Test optional; Bryant University - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MMC Aug 1, 2027; Bryant University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman MMC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Bryant University (3.43).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Bryant University (65.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.4% at MMC vs. 13.7% at Bryant University.

MMC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MMC and Bryant University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Bryant University's six-year graduation rate (77%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from Bryant University earn a median of about $28,700 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($73,500 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Marymount Manhattan College graduates have a $3,500 lower median loan debt than Bryant University graduates ($23,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, MMC graduates have an estimated $37 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Bryant University graduates ($242 vs. $279).
• More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.