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Overview |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,334 students)
Manhattan College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or EMU?
- Manhattan College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Manhattan College than Eastern Mennonite University ($44,100.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Manhattan College ($23,783 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 50.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,240 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 4.7% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($31,882 vs. $30,460)
Manhattan College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 88 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or EMU? 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 EMU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $22,800 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU 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 EMU 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/