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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC St John's PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $268 |
Diversity |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
USD | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 San Diego is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,575 students)
USD vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Manhattan College?
- University of San Diego is 22% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at USD than Manhattan College ($53,810.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than USD ($29,535 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Diego are 8.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,010 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 14.2% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($36,408 vs. $31,882)
USD vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 139 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming USD students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Manhattan College (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $3,500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $66,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,000)
- USD graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD 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/