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Overview |
Manhattan College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Salem 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 469 students)
Manhattan College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Salem College?
- Manhattan College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Manhattan College than Salem College ($44,100.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Manhattan College ($18,354 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 49.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,300 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Salem College ($31,882 vs. $30,048)
Manhattan College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 22 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Salem 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 Salem College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Salem College (72% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $31,700 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $35,000)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/