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Overview |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 6,445 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #665 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,386 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $13,812 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $10,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 12,292 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 10,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 940/1178 | ||
| 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 | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 College at Buffalo is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (6,445 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Buffalo State College?
- Manhattan College is 523.8% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.7% higher at Manhattan College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($44,100.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Manhattan College ($13,812 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 28.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,386 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than SUNY College at Buffalo (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 196.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($31,882 vs. $10,756)
Manhattan College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 196 points higher than at Buffalo State College (901)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Buffalo State College (19)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $26,000 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/