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Overview |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 2,737 students)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or SUNY-ESF?
- Manhattan College is 552.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at Manhattan College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($46,100.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Manhattan College ($19,644 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are 3.7% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,780 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 297% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($34,438 vs. $8,675)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 118 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $20,500 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/