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Marshall University Pace University-New York JMU ECU Penn State TU Ohio University WCU Kent State WVSU Kentucky Old Dominion| Marymount Manhattan College | West Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | WVU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 24,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $9,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $27,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $13,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $11,893 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
MMC | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 19,857 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 17,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $248 |
Diversity |
MMC | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MMC | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MMC | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (24,200 students vs. 1,648 students)
MMC vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or WVU?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 298% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at MMC than West Virginia University ($38,400.00 vs. $27,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than MMC ($13,691 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 45.5% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,876 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 114% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($25,446 vs. $11,893)
MMC vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or MMC .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 40 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming WVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than MMC (78.9%)
MMC vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or WVU? 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 WVU and MMC.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,800 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,001)
- MMC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/