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Pace University-New York CofC Manhattan College St John's PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University FDU UofSC| Marymount Manhattan College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | CSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
MMC | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
MMC | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
MMC | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MMC | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MMC | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or CSU?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at MMC than Charleston Southern University ($36,928.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than MMC ($17,536 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 75.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,250 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($26,417 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 8 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming MMC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or CSU? 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 CSU and MMC.
- The graduation rate at MMC is higher than Charleston Southern University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $5,000 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/