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Overview |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,231 students)
Manhattan College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Susquahanna than Manhattan College ($54,440.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Manhattan College ($28,605 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 23.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,960 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($40,914 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Manhattan College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Manhattan College (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $57,000)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/