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Overview |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,842 students)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or SUNY Poly?
- Manhattan College is 523.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at Manhattan College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($44,100.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Manhattan College ($13,799 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 31.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,008 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 235.7% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($31,882 vs. $9,497)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 44 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 Poly (81.7%)
Manhattan College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (72% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $13,500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/