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Overview |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 1,984 students)
Manhattan College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Seton Hill University?
- Manhattan College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Manhattan College than Seton Hill University ($46,100.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Manhattan College ($23,732 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 33.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,778 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 11% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($34,438 vs. $31,017)
Manhattan College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Manhattan College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Seton Hill University (72% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $41,000)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/