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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,457 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #456 | #170 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,179 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,317 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,493 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,700 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,055 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,837 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (7,457 students vs. 3,575 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 211% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $14,179.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Manhattan College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($44,100.00 vs. $30,317.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth than Manhattan College ($19,700 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth are 11.8% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($16,493 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 217.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($31,882 vs. $10,055)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or UMass Dartmouth .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 72 points higher than at UMass Dartmouth (1025)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UMass Dartmouth (22)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UMass Dartmouth (3.37)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (72% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $17,700 more per year than UMass Dartmouth graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $49,000)
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth students graduate with a $240 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,760 vs. $26,000)
- UMass Dartmouth graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass Dartmouth 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/