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Pace University-New York RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Manhattan College VCU Mason St John's Randolph-Macon BC| Marymount Manhattan College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Longwood University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MMC | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
MMC | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
MMC | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Longwood University?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 321.9% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at MMC than Longwood University ($36,928.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than MMC ($21,772 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 37.7% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,318 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 117% larger than aid received Longwood University ($22,418 vs. $10,332)
MMC vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 53 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming MMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Longwood 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 Longwood University and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/