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Overview |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at TCU than Manhattan College ($57,130.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than TCU ($28,349 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 24.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,800 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 1.8% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($34,438 vs. $33,813)
Manhattan College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 123 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than TCU (42.6%)
Manhattan College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or TCU? 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 TCU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Manhattan College (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $9,100 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU 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 TCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/