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Overview |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,633 students)
Manhattan College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at PLU than Manhattan College ($49,472.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Manhattan College ($24,825 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 55.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($11,826 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($36,435 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 20 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or PLU? 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 PLU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $14,400 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU 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/