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Overview |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | Manhattan College | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Manhattan College than Florida Southern College ($44,100.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Manhattan College ($27,324 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 48.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,400 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 15% larger than aid received Florida Southern College ($31,882 vs. $27,730)
Florida Southern vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Florida Southern .
- The average SAT score at Florida Southern College (1172) is 75 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Florida Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Florida Southern College (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $24,000 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/