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Overview |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #430 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | manhattanville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $39,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $15,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $24,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $27,843 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 2,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 27% |
Students |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Manhattanville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,240 students)
Salem State University vs. Manhattanville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Manhattanville College?
- Manhattanville College is 4,258.2% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.6% higher at Manhattanville College than Salem State University ($39,660.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Manhattanville College ($19,277 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($14,954 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 225.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($27,843 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Manhattanville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Manhattanville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattanville College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Manhattanville College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Manhattanville College (84.1%)
Salem State University vs. Manhattanville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Manhattanville 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 Manhattanville College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Manhattanville College is higher than Salem State University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Manhattanville College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattanville College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattanville College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Manhattanville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/