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Overview |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 686 students)
Manhattan College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Paul Smith's College?
- Manhattan College is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at Manhattan College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($44,100.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Manhattan College ($25,056 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 18.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,546 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 29.9% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($31,882 vs. $24,545)
Manhattan College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (72% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $30,000 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/