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Overview |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or CNU?
- Manhattan College is 370.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95% higher at Manhattan College than Christopher Newport University ($44,100.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Manhattan College ($23,287 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 53.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($11,990 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 297.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($31,882 vs. $8,022)
Manhattan College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 58 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or CNU? 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 CNU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Christopher Newport University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/