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Overview |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,118 students)
Manhattan College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or SPU?
- Manhattan College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Manhattan College than Seattle Pacific University ($44,100.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Manhattan College ($26,549 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 28% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,409 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($31,882 vs. $25,359)
Manhattan College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 48 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or SPU? 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 SPU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Manhattan College (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $16,300 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/