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Overview |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 3,495 students)
Mercer vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Manhattan College than Mercer University ($46,100.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Manhattan College ($24,197 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 26.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,528 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Mercer University ($34,438 vs. $32,402)
Mercer vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 120 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Mercer University (72% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/