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Fairfield University Holy Cross Fordham Bentley BC URI St John's UConn Syracuse Villanova Pace University-New York UMass| Manhattan College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Providence?
- Providence College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Providence than Manhattan College ($56,980.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Providence ($29,535 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 11.5% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,540 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Providence College ($31,882 vs. $30,971)
Manhattan College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Providence (52.8%)
Manhattan College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Providence? 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 Providence and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Manhattan College (85% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/