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Pace University-New York Manhattan College St John's CSU Wofford College FDU Mount St. Mary's University Campbell University Montclair State University Clemson Lander University Purchase College| Marymount Manhattan College | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | PC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $269 |
Diversity |
MMC | PC | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MMC | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 46% | ||
Campus |
MMC | PC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 1,199 students)
MMC vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at PC than Marymount Manhattan College ($38,990.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than MMC ($21,571 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 74.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,300 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 53.4% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($34,379 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 44 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than PC (59.4%)
MMC vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or PC? 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 PC and MMC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $2,900 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,108)
- MMC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($242 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/