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Overview |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,495 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,100 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,100 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,349 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,438 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 28% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,432 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 8,188 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4%Open | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1340 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | UVA | ||
| 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 Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 3,495 students)
Manhattan College vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or UVA?
- Manhattan College is 163.6% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at UVA than Manhattan College ($53,836.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Manhattan College ($17,831 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 32.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,940 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Virginia Main Campus (100% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 16.1% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($34,438 vs. $29,675)
Manhattan College vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 267 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming UVA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than UVA (16.9%)
Manhattan College vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or UVA? 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 UVA and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Manhattan College (94% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $66,700)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More UVA 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/