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Overview |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (5,374 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Cedarville University?
- Manhattan College is 28.5% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Manhattan College than Cedarville University ($46,100.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Manhattan College ($27,047 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 102.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($9,094 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 72.7% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($34,438 vs. $19,938)
Manhattan College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 72 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Manhattan College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Cedarville University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $20,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/