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Overview |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Jefferson?
- Manhattan College is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Manhattan College than Thomas Jefferson University ($46,100.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Jefferson ($28,349 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 6.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($17,246 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($34,438 vs. $33,063)
Manhattan College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
Manhattan College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Manhattan College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $56,200 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $66,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/