DePaul vs Manhattan College

DePaul University and Manhattan College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. DePaul, located in the vibrant city of Chicago, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while Manhattan College, nestled in the heart of New York City, prides itself on its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to community service. With acceptance rates of 78% and 68%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants. While DePaul's student body is more diverse, with a higher percentage of international students, Manhattan College's student population is predominantly female. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	DePaul University	Manhattan College
Overview
Location	Chicago, Illinois	Riverdale, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	69.4%	74.8%
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	32,075	10,988
Total number of admissions given out	22,274	8,218
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,838	743
Yield rate	12.7%	9.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$60,771	$68,720
Average net price	$31,872	$27,651
Tuition	$41,361	$42,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,647 Meal plan: $4,578	$17,900
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,282	100.0% Average amount $29,475
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $5,009	56.0% Average amount $5,149
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,848	8.0% Average amount $20,173

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,294 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	3,166 Men 56.9% Women 43.1%
Graduate students	7,376 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	528 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	37.3%	30.1%
International students	5.6%	4.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,719	2,063
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois California Michigan Ohio Wisconsin	New York New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education	Engineering Business Education Health Professions Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.6%	77.1%
Dropout rate	10.5%	5.1%
Transferred out	18.0%	17.7%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,909 Year 2: $100,096 Year 3: $109,948 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,821 Year 2: $93,076 Year 3: $106,341 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,374 Year 2: $99,547 Year 3: $105,164 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,120 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $101,886 Computer Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,090 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $98,092 Computer Programming (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,558 Year 2: $85,206 Year 3: $96,827 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,205 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $96,034 Human Computer Interaction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,116 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: $92,462 Computer Software and Media Applications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,831 Year 2: $86,550 Year 3: $92,108 Applied Mathematics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,007 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $85,312	Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $92,655 Year 2: $83,848 Year 3: $98,814 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,831 Year 2: $81,498 Year 3: $84,810 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,261 Year 2: $71,351 Year 3: $80,815 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,310 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $78,194 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $70,937 Year 2: $65,320 Year 3: $75,543 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,446 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $75,512 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,073 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $74,759 Chemical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,517 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $73,327 Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,290 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $73,231 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,696 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $71,123

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