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Overview |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (7,455 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Manhattan College is 471.5% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.7% higher at Manhattan College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($44,100.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Manhattan College ($20,776 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 51.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,156 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 321.6% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($31,882 vs. $7,563)
Manhattan College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 146 points higher than at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (951)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (20)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (3.31)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (72% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $24,300 more per year than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $42,400)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $94 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,094)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/