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Overview |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Wilkes?
- Manhattan College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Manhattan College than Wilkes University ($44,100.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Manhattan College ($27,918 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 16.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,850 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 8.3% larger than aid received Wilkes University ($31,882 vs. $29,441)
Manhattan College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 44 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Wilkes University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $58,200)
- Wilkes University and Manhattan College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wilkes University and Manhattan College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/