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Overview |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 6% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Wilkes than Marymount Manhattan College ($39,134.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than MMC ($27,918 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 24.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,850 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($29,441 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 15 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $13,400 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/