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Seattle U Pace University-New York UW-Seattle PLU George Fox University Manhattan College Whitworth University St John's Western Washington University Central Washington University Azusa Pacific University Washington State| Marymount Manhattan College | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | SPU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MMC | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
MMC | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $264 |
Diversity |
MMC | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MMC | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MMC | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 1,648 students)
MMC vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or SPU?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at MMC than Seattle Pacific University ($38,400.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than MMC ($26,155 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 30.3% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,498 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($28,070 vs. $25,446)
MMC vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 107 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming SPU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MMC (3.45)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than MMC (78.9%)
MMC vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or SPU? 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 SPU and MMC.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $5,600 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,603)
- MMC graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($242 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/