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Overview |
Manhattan College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 456 students)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Manhattan College is 233.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Manhattan College than Penn State New Kensington ($46,100.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Manhattan College ($19,294 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 37.1% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,448 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Penn State New Kensington (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 362.3% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($34,438 vs. $7,450)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 117 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
Manhattan College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (72% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington 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/