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Overview |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,559 students)
Manhattan College vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Pacific than Manhattan College ($50,884.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Pacific ($29,535 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 28% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,408 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($33,340 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 7 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Pacific University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,800)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/