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Overview |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Old Dominion?
- Manhattan College is 509.2% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Manhattan College than Old Dominion University ($44,100.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Manhattan College ($16,098 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 36.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,480 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 252% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($31,882 vs. $9,058)
Manhattan College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 77 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Old Dominion University (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/