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Overview |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
UConn | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Manhattan 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 3,575 students)
UConn vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 181.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Manhattan College than University of Connecticut ($44,100.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Manhattan College ($23,985 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 35.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,622 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 117.2% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($31,882 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 153 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Manhattan College (83% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $4,700 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/