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Overview |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MMC | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 35.2% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at University of Scranton than Marymount Manhattan College ($49,912.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than MMC ($35,526 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 19.6% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($16,490 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 34.8% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($30,218 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or MMC .
- The average SAT score at University of Scranton (1134) is 96 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming University of Scranton students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Scranton students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MMC (3.45)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and MMC.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $17,300 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/