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Overview |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,575 students)
Howard vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Manhattan College than Howard University ($44,100.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Manhattan College ($28,279 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 16.1% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,880 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 58.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($31,882 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 8 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Howard University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $51,800)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/