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Overview |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Syracuse than Manhattan College ($58,440.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Syracuse ($29,535 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 7.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,170 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 9% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($34,737 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 98 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Manhattan College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Manhattan College (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $800 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $65,900)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/