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Pace University-New York Penn State Berks Penn State Harrisburg Manhattan College Penn State Abington University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Penn State Erie-Behrend College Penn State St John's Penn State Mont Alto FDU Mount St. Mary's University| Marymount Manhattan College | Penn State Altoona | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $277 |
Diversity |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 35% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Penn State Altoona?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 140% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at MMC than Penn State Altoona ($36,928.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than MMC ($20,621 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 51.8% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,984 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 134.2% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($22,418 vs. $9,574)
MMC vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 45 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $10,500 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- MMC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Altoona 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/