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Overview |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,080 students)
Manhattan College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at LVC than Manhattan College ($47,240.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Manhattan College ($26,743 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 39.5% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,220 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($35,245 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than LVC (76.7%)
Manhattan College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or LVC? 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 LVC and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Manhattan College (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,200 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $47,500)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/