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Overview |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 357 students)
Manhattan College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Wells?
- Manhattan College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Manhattan College than Wells College ($44,100.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Manhattan College ($20,601 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 24.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,800 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 13% larger than aid received Wells College ($31,882 vs. $28,212)
Manhattan College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 86 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Wells? 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 Wells and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Wells College (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $27,200 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $39,500)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/