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Overview |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 3,495 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $46,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $46,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $28,349 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $34,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 10,432 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 8,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 78.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 8.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Washington College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,495 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Manhattan College?
- Washington College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Washington College than Manhattan College ($52,146.00 vs. $46,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Washington College ($28,349 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 16.6% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,814 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 6.3% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($36,593 vs. $34,438)
Washington College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Manhattan College (3.63)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Washington College (65.5%)
Washington College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Manhattan College (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/