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Overview |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,151 students)
Manhattan College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at W&J than Manhattan College ($49,612.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Manhattan College ($25,636 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 36.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,524 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($38,963 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or W&J? 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 W&J and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Manhattan College (74% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $9,800 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $56,900)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/