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Overview |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or SUNY Cortland?
- Manhattan College is 523.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland 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 Cortland ($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 Cortland than Manhattan College ($18,304 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 35.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,620 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 240.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($31,882 vs. $9,369)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,400 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland 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/