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George Washington Georgetown Fordham St John's Syracuse Pace University-New York Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel New York Institute of Technology William & Mary| American University | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 25% | ||
Campus |
AU | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 3,575 students)
AU vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Manhattan College?
- American University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at AU than Manhattan College ($53,070.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than AU ($29,535 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 17.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,706 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 17.5% larger than aid received American University ($31,882 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 155 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming AU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Manhattan College? 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 Manhattan College and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Manhattan College (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $1,900 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/