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Overview |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 CW based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 828 students)
Manhattan College vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or CW?
- Manhattan College is 99.4% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.4% higher at Manhattan College than The College of Westchester ($44,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Manhattan College ($10,891 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 93.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($9,520 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 71.8% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($31,882 vs. $18,559)
Manhattan College vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Manhattan College .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or CW? 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 CW and Manhattan College.
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $26,900 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $2,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,894 vs. $26,000)
- CW graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/