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Pace University-New York UB Manhattan College St John's Fisher Canisius St. Bona FDU SUNY at Geneseo Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Le Moyne College| Marymount Manhattan College | Niagara University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Niagara University | ||
| 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
- Niagara University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Niagara University?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at MMC than Niagara University ($36,928.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than MMC ($18,165 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 55.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,700 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Niagara University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($29,898 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 1 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming MMC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Niagara University? 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 Niagara University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,100)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/