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Overview |
Manhattan College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 888 students)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Manhattan College is 201.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Manhattan College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($44,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Manhattan College ($18,142 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 42% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,984 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 222.5% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($31,882 vs. $9,886)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 78 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/