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Overview |
UConn | MMC | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $242 |
Diversity |
UConn | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 70% | ||
Campus |
UConn | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 1,648 students)
UConn vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 135.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at UConn than Marymount Manhattan College ($39,000.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than MMC ($22,324 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 44.3% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,996 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 49.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($25,446 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 212 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming UConn students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted 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 (78.9%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn or MMC? 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 MMC and UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (83% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $17,200 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $44,800)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MMC graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- UConn graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans 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/