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Overview |
Manhattan College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 363 students)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Manhattan College is 219% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Manhattan College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($44,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Manhattan College ($19,505 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 50.5% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,254 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 210.5% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($31,882 vs. $10,269)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 154 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/