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Overview |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or VCU?
- Manhattan College is 254% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Manhattan College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($44,100.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Manhattan College ($21,294 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 50.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,279 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Virginia Commonwealth University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 153.4% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($31,882 vs. $12,583)
Manhattan College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is the same at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or VCU? 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 VCU and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (72% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $19,200 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/