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Overview |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Maryland | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 3,495 students)
Maryland vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 366.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Manhattan College than University of Maryland College Park ($46,100.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Manhattan College ($15,833 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 19.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,416 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 183.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($34,438 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 218 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Manhattan College (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $1,600 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $66,700)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/