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Overview |
Valpo | MMC | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #453 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $20,191 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $38,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $25,446 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 8,138 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 6,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Valpo | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Valpo | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,648 students)
Valpo vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or MMC?
- Valparaiso University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Valpo than Marymount Manhattan College ($45,136.00 vs. $38,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than MMC ($23,168 vs. $38,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 51.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,306 vs. $20,191)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 34.9% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($34,326 vs. $25,446)
Valpo vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 121 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than MMC (78.9%)
Valpo vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (71% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $9,200 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Valpo 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/