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Overview |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Utica College?
- Manhattan College is 90% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Manhattan College than Utica College ($44,100.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Manhattan College ($22,372 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 45.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,667 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Utica College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 128.7% larger than aid received Utica College ($31,882 vs. $13,939)
Manhattan College vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Manhattan College vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Utica 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 Utica College and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Utica College (72% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $20,400 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/