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Overview |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 2,107 students)
Manhattan College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Union College?
- Union College is 44.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Union College than Manhattan College ($63,603.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Union College ($29,535 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 16.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,768 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($37,530 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Manhattan College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Union College? 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 Union College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Manhattan College (86% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College 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/