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Overview |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1140/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $268 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,575 students)
City College of New York vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 536.4% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.4% higher at Manhattan College than CUNY City College ($44,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Manhattan College ($5,181 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,076 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 224.6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($31,882 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 28 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than CUNY City College (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $16,900 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($117 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/