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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Manhattan College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Manhattan College ($60,350.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($29,535 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,910 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 39% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($44,331 vs. $31,882)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Manhattan College (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $60,200)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/