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Pace University-New York Manhattan College St John's FDU Mount St. Mary's University Marquette University Montclair State University Purchase College Molloy College Monmouth University Rider University BLC| Marymount Manhattan College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | WLC | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,400 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,400 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,191 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,426 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,446 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,138 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 6,419 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
MMC | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MMC | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MMC | WLC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,648 students vs. 1,094 students)
MMC vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or WLC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at MMC than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($38,400.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than MMC ($22,809 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 70% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,880 vs. $20,191)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 5.5% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($25,446 vs. $24,122)
MMC vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 63 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman WLC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at MMC (3.45)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than MMC (78.9%)
MMC vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or WLC? 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 WLC and MMC.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $1,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,000)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WLC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WLC graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/