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Overview |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Penn State?
- Manhattan College is 134.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Manhattan College than Penn State Main Campus ($46,100.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Manhattan College ($27,450 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 41.5% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,030 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 197.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($34,438 vs. $11,577)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 105 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Manhattan College (87% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $55,300)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/