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Overview |
Manhattan College | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 2,764 students)
Manhattan College vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Lafayette College?
- Lafayette College is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($61,482.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Lafayette College than Manhattan College ($61,482.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Lafayette College ($28,349 vs. $34,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan College are 1.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($18,440 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Lafayette College (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($44,126 vs. $34,438)
Manhattan College vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 197 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Manhattan College vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Manhattan College (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $66,700)
- Lafayette College and Manhattan College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lafayette College and Manhattan College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/