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Overview |
EC | MMC | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
EC | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
EC | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
EC | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 70% | ||
Campus |
EC | MMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or MMC?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at MMC than Elmira College ($36,928.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than MMC ($24,040 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 47.3% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,388 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($27,091 vs. $22,418)
EC vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or EC .
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than MMC (72.1%)
EC vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $1,200 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EC 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/