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Overview |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Otterbein University?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at MMC than Otterbein University ($36,928.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than MMC ($22,661 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 64.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,988 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($24,060 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 82 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (62% vs. 40%)
- Graduates of Marymount Manhattan College and Otterbein University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,800 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/