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Overview |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,332 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,198 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,658 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,762 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,959 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,010 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 8,585 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1450 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
NJIT | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (12,332 students vs. 3,575 students)
NJIT vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 190.2% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Manhattan College than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($44,100.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Manhattan College ($17,762 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 26.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,600 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than New Jersey Institute of Technology (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 99.8% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($31,882 vs. $15,959)
NJIT vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or NJIT .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1205) is 108 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming NJIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than NJIT (66%)
NJIT vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (72% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $66,700)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/