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Overview |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MMC | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at DeSales University than Marymount Manhattan College ($41,100.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than MMC ($29,104 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 46% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($13,500 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($27,824 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 16 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or DeSales 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 DeSales University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $6,300 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/