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Overview |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,240 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #430 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattanville.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,660 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,660 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,118 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,702 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,843 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,338 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 2,808 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 27% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Manhattanville College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Manhattanville College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,240 students)
Manhattanville College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattanville College or WCU?
- Manhattanville College is 414% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($39,660.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Manhattanville College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($39,660.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Manhattanville College ($22,973 vs. $24,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 6.3% lower than costs at Manhattanville College ($14,228 vs. $15,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattanville College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattanville College students is 411.5% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($27,843 vs. $5,443)
Manhattanville College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattanville College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Manhattanville College .
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Manhattanville College (3.19)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Manhattanville College (84.1%)
Manhattanville College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattanville College or WCU? 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 WCU and Manhattanville College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Manhattanville College (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Manhattanville College earn on average $3,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattanville College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattanville College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattanville College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/