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Pace University-New York Manhattan College Misericordia University St John's Wilkes DeSales University Penn State FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Purchase College Molloy College| Marymount Manhattan College | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Marywood | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 2,850 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $24,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $27,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 3,136 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 2,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
MMC | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,850 students vs. 1,648 students)
MMC vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Marywood?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at MMC than Marywood University ($38,400.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than MMC ($24,712 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 33.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,100 vs. $20,191)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($27,875 vs. $25,446)
MMC vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 13 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than MMC (78.9%)
MMC vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Marywood? 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 Marywood and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,100)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/