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Overview |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manhattan College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Manhattan College than Northwestern College ($44,100.00 vs. $34,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Manhattan College ($25,704 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 73.2% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($10,644 vs. $18,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 55.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($31,882 vs. $20,487)
Northwestern College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 5 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwestern College (24)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Northwestern College (3.58)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Manhattan College? 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 Manhattan College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Northwestern College (72% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $25,600 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $3,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,070 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($228 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwestern College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/