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Overview |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 1,436 students)
Manhattan College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or BC?
- Manhattan College is 14.4% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Manhattan College than Bridgewater College ($46,100.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Manhattan College ($19,660 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 28.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,370 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($36,350 vs. $34,438)
Manhattan College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 63 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
Manhattan College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or BC? 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 BC and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Bridgewater College (72% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $23,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $43,100)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/