UB vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD with Marymount Manhattan College in New York, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Baltimore is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,187 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Baltimore is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Marymount Manhattan College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Baltimore 10:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

UB vs. MMC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UB or MMC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than MMC ($14,545 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Baltimore are 8.1% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($19,350 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 319% more expensive for in-state tuition than UB (about $31,878 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $9,992.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 74.6% higher at MMC than at University of Baltimore (about $17,886 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $23,984.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at University of Baltimore (100% vs. 84%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 146.1% larger than aid received by University of Baltimore students ($27,348 vs. $11,113).

UB vs. MMC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UB or MMC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between MMC and UB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Marymount Manhattan College (1210) is 170 points higher than at UB (1040).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Baltimore 740/1330; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresMarymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UB - Test optional; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman MMC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UB (2.89).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UB (78.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 37% at UB vs. 6.4% at MMC.

UB vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UB and MMC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Marymount Manhattan College's six-year graduation rate is 40%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for UB.
• Graduates from University of Baltimore earn a median of about $15,800 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($60,600 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Baltimore graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than MMC graduates ($21,500 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, UB graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MMC graduates ($222 vs. $242).
• More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.