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 Penn State Altoona Manhattan College Penn State Harrisburg Penn State Abington Penn State Erie-Behrend College St John's Penn State VCU Rutgers University-Camden Temple Kutztown University of Pennsylvania| Marymount Manhattan College | Penn State Berks | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
MMC | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | psu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
MMC | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $15,388 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
MMC | Penn State Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
MMC | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| 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 Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MMC | Penn State Berks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 28% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Berks is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Penn State Berks?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 140% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at MMC than Penn State Berks ($36,928.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than MMC ($21,728 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 37.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,334 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 162.9% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($22,418 vs. $8,528)
MMC vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 60 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Penn State Berks? 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 Berks and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 Berks graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,818)
- MMC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($242 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks 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/