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Overview |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Lipscomb?
- Manhattan College is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Manhattan College than Lipscomb University ($44,100.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Manhattan College ($27,937 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 31.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,036 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 30.6% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($31,882 vs. $24,404)
Manhattan College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 79 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Manhattan College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Lipscomb University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/