UD vs. MMC

Comparable Facts

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

University of Delaware is larger than MMC based on total student enrollment (24,412 students vs. 1,601 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Delaware is located in Newark, DE (Large Suburban setting); Marymount Manhattan College is in New York, NY (Large City setting).
• University of Delaware 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 Delaware 16:1; Marymount Manhattan College 7:1.

UD vs. MMC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UD 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 Delaware than MMC ($19,139 vs. $38,376).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 26.9% lower than at Marymount Manhattan College ($15,386 vs. $21,054).
• Marymount Manhattan College is 149.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than UD (about $25,060 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $16,810.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 1.1% higher at MMC than at University of Delaware (about $470 more per year; $41,870.00 vs. $41,400.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than at University of Delaware (100% vs. 91%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 105.6% larger than aid received by University of Delaware students ($27,348 vs. $13,302).

UD vs. MMC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Delaware (1280) is 70 points higher than at MMC (1210).
• Incoming UD 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 Delaware 1190/1370; Marymount Manhattan College 1105/1323.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Delaware 28/32; Marymount Manhattan College 24/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UD - Test optional; MMC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: UD Jan 15, 2027; MMC Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman UD students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at MMC (3.45).
• MMC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than UD (70.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.7% at UD vs. 6.4% at MMC.

UD vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UD 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 Delaware's six-year graduation rate (78%) is higher than Marymount Manhattan College's (40%).
• Graduates from University of Delaware earn a median of about $16,500 more per year than MMC graduates about ten years after starting college ($61,300 vs. $44,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Marymount Manhattan College graduates have a $703 lower median loan debt than UD graduates ($23,500 vs. $24,203).
• Among borrowers, MMC graduates have an estimated $8 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than UD graduates ($242 vs. $250).
• More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (80% 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.