MMC vs. Pitt

Comparable Facts

Compare Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY with University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (35,724 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marymount Manhattan College is located in New York, NY (Large City setting); University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA (Large City setting).
• Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marymount Manhattan College 7:1; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 13:1.

MMC vs. Pitt Cost Comparison

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

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than MMC ($25,223 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 35.3% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,620 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 91% more expensive for in-state tuition than Pitt (about $19,944 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $21,926.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1.1% higher at MMC than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (about $440 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $41,430.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 53%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 65.8% larger than aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students ($27,348 vs. $16,494).

MMC vs. Pitt Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Pitt? 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 Pitt and MMC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1370) is 160 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 1280/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marymount Manhattan College 24/27; University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 29/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MMC - Test optional; Pitt - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Pitt students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MMC (3.45).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Pitt (58.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 6.4% at MMC vs. 13% at Pitt.

MMC vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MMC and Pitt? 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.

• University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus's six-year graduation rate (79%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of about $13,200 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($58,000 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Marymount Manhattan College graduates have a $3,409 lower median loan debt than Pitt graduates ($23,500 vs. $26,909).
• Among borrowers, MMC graduates have an estimated $36 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Pitt graduates ($242 vs. $278).
• More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)

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.