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Overview |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Seattle U than Manhattan College ($53,235.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Seattle U ($28,349 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 25% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,748 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Seattle University ($34,438 vs. $31,727)
Manhattan College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 95 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Seattle U (76%)
Manhattan College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Seattle University (72% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/