Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fairfield University Marist College Quinnipiac St John's Pace University-New York University of Bridgeport New York Institute of Technology City College of New York RIC University of Scranton SUNY Stony Brook Hofstra| Sacred Heart University | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $46,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 14,284 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Manhattan College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 24% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 3,495 students)
SHU vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Manhattan College?
- Sacred Heart University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($48,160.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at SHU than Manhattan College ($48,160.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than SHU ($28,349 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 0.1% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($18,440 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 67.2% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($34,438 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Sacred Heart University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $7,000 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SHU 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 SHU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/