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Overview |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint John Fisher College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Fisher?
- Manhattan College is 20% more expensive to attend than Fisher for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Manhattan College than Saint John Fisher College ($44,100.00 vs. $36,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint John Fisher College than Manhattan College ($28,312 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 34.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,666 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Saint John Fisher College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 43.9% larger than aid received Saint John Fisher College ($31,882 vs. $22,155)
Manhattan College vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 10 points higher than at Fisher (1087)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fisher (24)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Fisher (3.53)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Fisher (73%)
Manhattan College vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Manhattan College (73% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $50,800)
- Saint John Fisher College students graduate with a $2,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,900 vs. $26,000)
- Fisher graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/