Saint Anselm College vs Manhattan College

Saint Anselm College and Manhattan College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Saint Anselm, nestled in the serene town of Manchester, New Hampshire, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on liberal arts and sciences. Manhattan College, situated in the vibrant heart of New York City, provides a diverse urban setting and a strong emphasis on professional programs. With acceptance rates of 75% and 65%, respectively, both colleges offer accessible pathways to higher education. While Saint Anselm's student body is predominantly white (84%) and female (60%), Manhattan College's student population is more diverse, with a significant Hispanic (32%) and male (53%) presence. 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 college decision.

	Manhattan College	Saint Anselm College
Overview
Location	Riverdale, New York	Manchester, New Hampshire
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	74.8%	77.6%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1320
ACT range	N/A	26 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		1.0%
Total number of applicants	10,988	4,007
Total number of admissions given out	8,218	3,109
Admitted students who chose to enroll	743	480
Yield rate	9.0%	15.4%
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)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$68,720	$61,450
Average net price	$27,651	$34,450
Tuition	$42,800	$42,550
Room & board	$17,900	$15,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $29,475	100.0% Average amount $27,449
Students receiving federal student loan	56.0% Average amount $5,149	71.0% Average amount $5,334
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $20,173	16.0% Average amount $16,934

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,166 Men 56.9% Women 43.1%	1,954 Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students	528 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	23 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	30.1%	N/A
International students	4.0%	0.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,063	1,958
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania California	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Education Health Professions Computer and Information Science	Health Professions Business Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	77.1%	77.5%
Dropout rate	5.1%	22.5%
Transferred out	17.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,972 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $72,914 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,724 Year 2: $68,858 Year 3: $72,764 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,309 Year 2: $49,019 Year 3: $62,336 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,099 Year 2: $45,696 Year 3: $55,668 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,733 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $52,227 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,537 Year 2: $44,542 Year 3: $47,513 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,384 Year 2: $36,848 Year 3: $40,778 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $40,057 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,725 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $39,665 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $75,518 Year 3: N/A

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