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Overview |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,661 students)
Manhattan College vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or SFC?
- Manhattan College is 62.2% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Manhattan College than St. Francis College ($44,100.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Manhattan College ($18,602 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Francis College are 2.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($18,000 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 84.4% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($31,882 vs. $17,294)
Manhattan College vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 188 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or SFC? 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 SFC and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than St. Francis College (72% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $16,700 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC 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/