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Overview |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,353 students)
Manhattan College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Allegheny College than Manhattan College ($52,950.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Manhattan College ($26,719 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 33.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,796 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 33.6% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($42,599 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Manhattan College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Manhattan College (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $55,200)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College 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/