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Overview |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $268 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 24% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 3,495 students)
City Tech vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 565.2% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.8% higher at Manhattan College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($46,100.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Manhattan College ($5,417 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 18.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,440 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 335.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($34,438 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
City Tech vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 Tech.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (72% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $23,700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/