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Overview |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,240 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattanville.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,660 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,660 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,118 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,843 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,338 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,808 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 27% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattanville College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,240 students)
Manhattanville College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattanville College or CNU?
- Manhattanville College is 323% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at Manhattanville College than Christopher Newport University ($39,660.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Manhattanville College ($23,287 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 26.1% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($11,990 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 247.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,843 vs. $8,022)
Manhattanville College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattanville College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Manhattanville College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Manhattanville College (84.1%)
Manhattanville College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattanville College or CNU? 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 CNU and Manhattanville College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Manhattanville College (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Manhattanville College earn on average $4,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattanville College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattanville College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattanville College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/