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Overview |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,240 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattanville.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,660 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,660 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,118 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,843 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,338 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 2,808 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 27% | 9% |
Students |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Manhattanville College | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 2,240 students)
Manhattanville College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattanville College or St. Bona?
- Manhattanville College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Manhattanville College than Saint Bonaventure University ($39,660.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattanville College than St. Bona ($24,702 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 4.6% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($14,450 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($27,843 vs. $27,605)
Manhattanville College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattanville College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Manhattanville College .
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- Manhattanville College has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Manhattanville College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattanville College or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Manhattanville College.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Manhattanville College (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Manhattanville College earn on average $3,200 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,800)
- Manhattanville College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattanville College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattanville College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/