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Overview |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 | Jan 10, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $268 |
Diversity |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Manhattan College?
- Williams College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Williams than Manhattan College ($61,450.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Manhattan College ($20,965 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 18.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,530 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 79.2% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($57,121 vs. $31,882)
Williams vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 345 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Williams students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Manhattan College (95% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $6,900 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $66,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $11,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($14,582 vs. $26,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($150 vs. $268)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/