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Overview |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMBC vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 387% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Manhattan College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($44,100.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Manhattan College ($17,692 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 37.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($13,378 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 258.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($31,882 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 112 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $7,200 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/