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Overview |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,495 students)
ECSU vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 591.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361.2% higher at Manhattan College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($46,100.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Manhattan College ($21,205 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 6.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,258 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 249.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($34,438 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
ECSU vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (72% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $20,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/