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Overview |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,538 students)
Manhattan College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or VWC?
- Manhattan College is 22.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Manhattan College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($44,100.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Manhattan College ($23,046 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 66.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($11,070 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($31,882 vs. $27,568)
Manhattan College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 115 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than VWC (81.4%)
Manhattan College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or VWC? 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 VWC and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (72% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $25,000 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $41,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/