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Overview |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,240 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattanville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,660 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,660 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,118 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,843 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,338 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 2,808 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1095/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 27% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (3,295 students vs. 2,240 students)
Manhattanville College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattanville College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Manhattanville College is 157.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Erie-Behrend College for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Manhattanville College than Penn State Erie Behrend College ($39,660.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Erie Behrend College than Manhattanville College ($21,968 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Erie Behrend College are 16.4% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($12,984 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Penn State Erie Behrend College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 187.5% larger than aid received Penn State Erie Behrend College ($27,843 vs. $9,685)
Manhattanville College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattanville College or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or Manhattanville College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Erie-Behrend College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Manhattanville College (84.1%)
Manhattanville College vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattanville College or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and Manhattanville College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Erie-Behrend College is higher than Manhattanville College (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Manhattanville College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Manhattanville College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Manhattanville College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattanville College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/