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Overview |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 2,895 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #79 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $64,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $64,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $35,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $44,671 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 7,123 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 3,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1240/1460 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 2,895 students)
Manhattan College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 39.3% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($64,230.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Gettysburg College than Manhattan College ($64,230.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Gettysburg College ($28,349 vs. $35,729)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 18.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,530 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Gettysburg College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($44,671 vs. $34,438)
Manhattan College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Manhattan College .
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Gettysburg College (47.5%)
Manhattan College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Manhattan College (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Gettysburg College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $60,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/