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Pace University-New York Manhattan College St John's FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Purchase College Molloy College Monmouth University Rider University Hunter The New School| Marymount Manhattan College | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | USMMA | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 11% |
Admission |
MMC | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $67 |
Diversity |
MMC | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MMC | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 85% | ||
Campus |
MMC | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 943 students)
MMC vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or USMMA?
- Marymount Manhattan College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at MMC than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($36,928.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than MMC ($4,891 vs. $39,442)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 399.4% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($22,418 vs. $4,489)
MMC vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or MMC .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 182 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Accepted freshman USMMA 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 USMMA (27.3%)
MMC vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or USMMA? 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 USMMA and MMC.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $47,600 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $44,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $17,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($6,500 vs. $23,500)
- USMMA graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than MMC graduates. ($67 vs. $242)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/