UConn vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

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

University of Connecticut is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (28,306 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Connecticut is located in Storrs, CT (Town Fringe setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Connecticut 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 Connecticut 17:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

UConn vs. MMC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UConn 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 Connecticut than MMC ($25,310 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 31.7% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,380 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 99% more expensive for in-state tuition than UConn (about $20,826 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $21,044.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 4.4% higher at UConn than at Marymount Manhattan College (about $1,842 more per year; $43,712.00 vs. $41,870.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at University of Connecticut (100% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 65.7% larger than aid received by University of Connecticut students ($27,348 vs. $16,503).

UConn vs. MMC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Connecticut (1330) is 120 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming UConn students have a 5 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 25 at MMC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Connecticut 1210/1440; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Connecticut 28/33; Marymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UConn - Test optional; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UConn Jan 15, 2027; MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UConn students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MMC (3.45).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UConn (52.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.4% at UConn vs. 6.4% at MMC.

UConn vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UConn 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.

• University of Connecticut's six-year graduation rate (83%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from University of Connecticut earn a median of about $17,200 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($62,000 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Connecticut graduates have a $2,000 lower median loan debt than MMC graduates ($21,500 vs. $23,500).
• Among borrowers, UConn graduates have an estimated $20 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than MMC graduates ($222 vs. $242).
• More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)

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.