Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Pace University-New York UNH Cleveland State Manhattan College University of Dayton Duquesne University St John's Rowan University Penn State Saint Francis University Penn State Erie-Behrend College Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| Marymount Manhattan College | Gannon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | gannon.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $35,620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Gannon University | ||
| 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
- Gannon University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,665 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Gannon University?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at MMC than Gannon University ($36,928.00 vs. $35,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than MMC ($22,200 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gannon University are 27.9% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,410 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Gannon University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($26,172 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 3 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming MMC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Gannon University has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Gannon University? 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 Gannon University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $8,100 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/