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Pace University-New York Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Millersville University of Pennsylvania Manhattan College Penn State Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania St John's East Stroudsburg University Temple Penn State Brandywine| Marymount Manhattan College | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MMC | Ship | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MMC | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MMC | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
MMC | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
MMC | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MMC | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MMC based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or Ship?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 285.9% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.5% higher at MMC than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,928.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than MMC ($21,462 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 70.9% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,538 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 195.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,418 vs. $7,593)
MMC vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 59 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming MMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC or Ship? 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 Ship and MMC.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/