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Overview |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 1,911 students)
Manhattan College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at F&M than Manhattan College ($68,180.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than F&M ($28,349 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 18.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,568 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($45,764 vs. $34,438)
Manhattan College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Manhattan College .
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
Manhattan College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or F&M? 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 F&M and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Manhattan College (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $4,800 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/