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Pace University-New York Manhattan College St John's FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Memphis Purchase College Molloy College Monmouth University Rider University| Marymount Manhattan College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | CBU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MMC | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MMC | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,648 students)
MMC vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or CBU?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 2.9% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at MMC than Christian Brothers University ($38,400.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than MMC ($17,068 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 88.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($10,731 vs. $20,191)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($29,076 vs. $25,446)
MMC vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 67 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming CBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at MMC (3.45)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than MMC (78.9%)
MMC vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or CBU? 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 CBU and MMC.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $5,800 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/