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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Manhattan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 3,575 students)
Rutgers vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 241.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Manhattan College than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($44,100.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Manhattan College ($17,535 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 32.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,909 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 149.4% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($31,882 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 128 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Manhattan College (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $500 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/