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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1150/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Manhattan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 3,495 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 454.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($46,100.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at Manhattan College than University of Southern Maine ($46,100.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Manhattan College ($12,006 vs. $28,349)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 58.3% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($11,650 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 239% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($34,438 vs. $10,158)
University of Southern Maine vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 113 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Manhattan College (78.5%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than University of Southern Maine (72% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $24,100 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/