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Overview |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Manhattan College is 552.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.7% higher at Manhattan College than SUNY at Albany ($46,100.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Manhattan College ($19,165 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 14% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,182 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 253.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($34,438 vs. $9,747)
Manhattan College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 6 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Manhattan College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than SUNY at Albany (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $10,900 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/