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Overview |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or URI?
- Manhattan College is 226.6% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Manhattan College than University of Rhode Island ($46,100.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Manhattan College ($20,964 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 23.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,900 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 169% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($34,438 vs. $12,803)
Manhattan College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 20 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at URI (3.58)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than URI (77.1%)
Manhattan College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or URI? 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 URI and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than University of Rhode Island (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $10,500 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,000)
- URI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/