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Overview |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
USJ | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than USJ for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Manhattan College than University of Saint Joseph ($44,100.00 vs. $42,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Saint Joseph than Manhattan College ($25,860 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 39.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,240 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 12.6% larger than aid received University of Saint Joseph ($31,882 vs. $28,311)
USJ vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 165 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at USJ (3.46)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than University of Saint Joseph (72% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $15,500 more per year than USJ graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $51,200)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/