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Pace University-New York ECSU SCSU Manhattan College CCSU St John's FDU Mount St. Mary's University Buffalo State College Montclair State University Purchase College UConn| Western Connecticut State University | Marymount Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | MMC | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
WestConn | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 70% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 1,608 students)
WestConn vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 471.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at MMC than Western Connecticut State University ($36,928.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than MMC ($15,862 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 35.3% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,568 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 147.5% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($22,418 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than MMC (72.1%)
WestConn vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is the same as at Marymount Manhattan College (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/