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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova St John's Miami Syracuse NYU| George Washington University | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 25% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,575 students)
George Washington vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Manhattan College?
- George Washington University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at George Washington than Manhattan College ($62,110.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than George Washington ($29,535 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 17.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,720 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($35,257 vs. $31,882)
George Washington vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 197 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Manhattan College (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $66,700)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington 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/