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Fairfield University Pace University-New York Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse Villanova UMass Saint Joseph's University| Marymount Manhattan College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Providence | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MMC | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MMC | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 90% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 1,648 students)
MMC vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Providence?
- Providence College is 55.8% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Providence than Marymount Manhattan College ($59,830.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount Manhattan College than Providence ($38,426 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 17.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($17,150 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($30,040 vs. $25,446)
MMC vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or MMC .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Providence (48.7%)
MMC vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Providence? 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 Providence and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (85% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $23,200 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/