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Overview |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Lehigh | ||
| 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
- Lehigh University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Lehigh?
- Lehigh University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($58,970.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Lehigh than Manhattan College ($58,970.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Lehigh ($29,535 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 16% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,890 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Lehigh University (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($44,116 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Lehigh University (1338) is 241 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Lehigh students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Lehigh (37%)
Manhattan College vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Lehigh is higher than Manhattan College (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $22,500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $66,700)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $1,744 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,000)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/