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Pace University-New York Manhattan College Otterbein University St John's IWU Xavier Ohio State FDU Mount St. Mary's University Montclair State University Purchase College Molloy College| Marymount Manhattan College | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Capital University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MMC | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
MMC | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 4% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Capital 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
- Capital University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Capital University?
- Capital University is 8% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Capital University than Marymount Manhattan College ($39,900.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than MMC ($24,439 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 60.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,308 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 27% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($28,469 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 95 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Capital 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 Capital University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,500 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/