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Overview |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $274 |
Diversity |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MMC | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 38% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Eastern 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
- Eastern University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Eastern University?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 3% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at MMC than Eastern University ($36,928.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than MMC ($26,669 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 58.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,424 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 13.9% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($25,542 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 12 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming MMC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
MMC vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Eastern 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 Eastern University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $1,100 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,500)
- MMC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/