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Overview |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Manhattan College than Valparaiso University ($44,100.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Manhattan College ($22,755 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 39.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,180 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($34,706 vs. $31,882)
Valpo vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 62 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Valpo vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Valparaiso University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $54,000)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/