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Overview |
MMC | VWC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
MMC | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MMC | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 26% | ||
Campus |
MMC | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (1,711 students vs. 1,648 students)
MMC vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or VWC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at MMC than Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,400.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than MMC ($21,862 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 75.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,513 vs. $20,191)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($29,360 vs. $25,446)
MMC vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 56 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at VWC (3.39)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than VWC (71.3%)
MMC vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or VWC? 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 VWC and MMC.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $3,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/