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Overview |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,478 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,478 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,904 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,658 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $53,782 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,937 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 1,164 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bates vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Manhattan College?
- Bates College is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($63,478.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Bates than Manhattan College ($63,478.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Manhattan College ($26,658 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,904 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Bates College (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 56.2% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($53,782 vs. $34,438)
Bates vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Bates .
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Bates (13%)
Bates vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Manhattan College (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $66,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/