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Overview |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 2,152 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $36,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $36,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $27,019 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $22,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 3,551 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 2,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 2,152 students)
Manhattan College vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Elizabethtown College?
- Manhattan College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $36,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Manhattan College than Elizabethtown College ($46,100.00 vs. $36,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Manhattan College ($27,019 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 42.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,954 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Elizabethtown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 54.3% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($34,438 vs. $22,312)
Manhattan College vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 28 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Elizabethtown College (76.8%)
Manhattan College vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Manhattan College (79% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $51,800)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/