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Overview |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,026 students)
Manhattan College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Arcadia than Manhattan College ($46,430.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Arcadia ($29,535 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 34.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,720 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($31,882 vs. $30,934)
Manhattan College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 7 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Manhattan College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Arcadia University (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $20,300 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,400)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/