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Overview |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,379 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattanville.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,850 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,850 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,540 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,017 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,762 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,943 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 3,338 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 27% | 1% |
Students |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manhattanville College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 2,379 students)
Manhattanville College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattanville College or VCU?
- Manhattanville College is 217.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($40,850.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Manhattanville College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($40,850.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Manhattanville College ($22,852 vs. $25,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattanville College are 3.7% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,540 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Manhattanville College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 131.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($28,762 vs. $12,433)
Manhattanville College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattanville College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Manhattanville College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Manhattanville College (84.7%)
Manhattanville College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattanville College or VCU? 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 VCU and Manhattanville College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattanville College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Manhattanville College earn on average $4,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattanville College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattanville College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Manhattanville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/