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Overview |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 15% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Wilson College | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,360 students)
Manhattan College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Wilson College?
- Manhattan College is 75% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Manhattan College than Wilson College ($44,100.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Manhattan College ($23,923 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 54.1% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($11,968 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 123.9% larger than aid received Wilson College ($31,882 vs. $14,241)
Manhattan College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 156 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Wilson College (72% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $32,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/