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Overview |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BU | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 3,575 students)
BU vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Manhattan College?
- Boston University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at BU than Manhattan College ($61,050.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Manhattan College ($27,829 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston University are 6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,400 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 61.7% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($51,565 vs. $31,882)
BU vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 206 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming BU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Manhattan College (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/