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Overview |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Xavier than Manhattan College ($44,770.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Xavier ($29,535 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 33.4% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,820 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College as Xavier University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Xavier University ($31,882 vs. $27,897)
Manhattan College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 14 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Manhattan College (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $54,500)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/