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Pace University-New York Manhattan College St John's Campbell University NC State FDU Mount St. Mary's University Wingate University Salem College Montclair State University Liberty University ECU| Marymount Manhattan College | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Meredith | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MMC | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
MMC | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MMC | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Meredith | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than Meredith based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 1,587 students)
MMC vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 14.9% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Meredith than Marymount Manhattan College ($42,420.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than MMC ($23,259 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 57.2% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($12,544 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 33% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($29,825 vs. $22,418)
MMC vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 2 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming MMC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at MMC (3.45)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Meredith? 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 Meredith and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marymount Manhattan College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Meredith graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/