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Manhattan College Mercy WCU Marist College Lehigh University of Connecticut-Stamford TU Penn State Brandywine Penn State Harrisburg Monmouth University University of Massachusetts-Boston Harrisburg University of Science and Technology| Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,240 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattanville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,660 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,660 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,118 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,843 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,338 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 2,808 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 27% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattanville College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manhattanville College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,240 students vs. 888 students)
Manhattanville College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattanville College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Manhattanville College is 171.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Manhattanville College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($39,660.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Manhattanville College ($18,142 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 16.4% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($12,984 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 181.6% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,843 vs. $9,886)
Manhattanville College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattanville College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Manhattanville College .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Manhattanville College (84.1%)
Manhattanville College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattanville College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Manhattanville College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattanville College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $3,300 more per year than Manhattanville College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Manhattanville College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Manhattanville College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattanville College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/