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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #430 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | manhattanville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $15,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $27,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $268 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 27% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Manhattanville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 2,240 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Manhattanville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Manhattanville College?
- Manhattanville College is 3,988.7% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.6% higher at Manhattanville College than Fitchburg State University ($39,660.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Manhattanville College ($15,535 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($13,516 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 292.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($27,843 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Manhattanville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Manhattanville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattanville College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Manhattanville College (84.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Manhattanville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Manhattanville 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 Manhattanville College and Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Manhattanville College is higher than Fitchburg State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Manhattanville College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattanville College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattanville College graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Manhattanville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/