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Overview |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 21% | ||
Campus |
MMC | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at St. Bona than Marymount Manhattan College ($37,620.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than MMC ($26,004 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 36.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,450 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($27,605 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 28 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at MMC (3.45)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and MMC.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $4,000 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/