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Overview |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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
- Ithaca College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,575 students)
Ithaca College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Manhattan College?
- Ithaca College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Ithaca College than Manhattan College ($48,126.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Ithaca College ($29,535 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 15.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,934 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($31,882 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Ithaca College .
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Manhattan College (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College 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/