MMC vs. Mason

Comparable Facts

Compare Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY with George Mason University in Fairfax, VA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

George Mason University is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (39,766 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marymount Manhattan College is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA (Large Suburban setting).
• Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. George Mason University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marymount Manhattan College 7:1; George Mason University 16:1.

MMC vs. Mason Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MMC or Mason? 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 George Mason University than MMC ($18,823 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 25.3% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,725 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 194.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Mason (about $27,650 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $14,220.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 8.2% higher at MMC than at George Mason University (about $3,182 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $38,688.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at George Mason University (100% vs. 71%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 112.8% larger than aid received by George Mason University students ($27,348 vs. $12,852).

MMC vs. Mason Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Mason? 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 Mason and MMC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at George Mason University (1260) is 50 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming Mason 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; George Mason University 1160/1360.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 24/27; George Mason University 25/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MMC - Test optional; Mason - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MMC Aug 1, 2027; Mason Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Mason students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MMC (3.45).
• Mason has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than MMC (82.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.4% at MMC vs. 20.2% at Mason.

MMC vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MMC and Mason? 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.

• George Mason University's six-year graduation rate (64%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from George Mason University earn a median of about $17,100 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($61,900 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, George Mason University graduates have a $3,750 lower median loan debt than MMC graduates ($19,750 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, Mason graduates have an estimated $38 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MMC graduates ($204 vs. $242).
• More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (73% 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.