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Overview |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Drexel than Manhattan College ($56,595.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Drexel ($29,535 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 8.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,980 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Drexel University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($33,861 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 117 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Manhattan College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Drexel University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/