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Overview |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,922 students)
Manhattan College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at JCU than Manhattan College ($45,490.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than JCU ($29,535 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 39.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,200 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 4.8% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($31,882 vs. $30,415)
Manhattan College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 30 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or JCU? 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 JCU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than John Carroll University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $9,100 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $57,600)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,939)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/