MMC vs. West Point

Comparable Facts

Compare Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY with United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

United States Military Academy is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marymount Manhattan College is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); United States Military Academy is in West Point, New York (Large Suburban setting).
• Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. United States Military Academy is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marymount Manhattan College 7:1; United States Military Academy 6:1.

MMC vs. West Point Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MMC or West Point? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• In-state tuition differs between Marymount Manhattan College and West Point ($41,870.00 vs. $0.00).
• Out-of-state tuition differs between MMC and United States Military Academy ($41,870.00 vs. $0.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%).

MMC vs. West Point Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MMC or West Point? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between West Point and MMC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at United States Military Academy (1320) is 110 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming West Point students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323; United States Military Academy 1200/1430.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 24/27; United States Military Academy 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MMC - Test optional; West Point - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: MMC Aug 1, 2027; West Point Jan 31, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman West Point students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MMC (3.45).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than West Point (12.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.4% at MMC vs. 77.9% at West Point.

MMC vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MMC and West Point? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• United States Military Academy's six-year graduation rate (80%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College have median earnings of about $44,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for West Point.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.