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Overview |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
BC | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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
- Boston College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 3,495 students)
BC vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Manhattan College?
- Boston College is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at BC than Manhattan College ($66,410.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than BC ($28,349 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 0.2% lower than costs at Boston College ($18,440 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Boston College (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 48.4% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($51,099 vs. $34,438)
BC vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 283 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming BC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Manhattan College (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $66,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC 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/