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Overview |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Pitt?
- Manhattan College is 123.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Manhattan College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,100.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Manhattan College ($24,286 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 49.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,360 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 192% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($31,882 vs. $10,919)
Manhattan College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 175 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Manhattan College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Manhattan College (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $58,000)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/