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Overview |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or JMU?
- Manhattan College is 473.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Manhattan College than James Madison University ($44,100.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Manhattan College ($18,274 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 53.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,040 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 216.3% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,882 vs. $10,081)
Manhattan College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 37 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at JMU (3.57)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than JMU (78.3%)
Manhattan College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or JMU? 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 JMU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Manhattan College (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $6,400 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU 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/