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Overview |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | ONU | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,015 students)
Manhattan College vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or ONU?
- Manhattan College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Manhattan College than Ohio Northern University ($44,100.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Manhattan College ($27,398 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 42.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,900 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($31,882 vs. $24,235)
Manhattan College vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio Northern University (1158) is 61 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming ONU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than ONU (54.4%)
Manhattan College vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or ONU? 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 ONU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Ohio Northern University (72% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/