AU vs. Manna University

Comparable Facts

Compare Averett University in Danville, VA with Manna University in Fayetteville, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Averett University is larger than Manna University based on total student enrollment (1,476 students vs. 268 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Averett University is located in Danville, VA (Small City setting); Manna University is in Fayetteville, NC (Midsize City setting).
• Averett University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Manna University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Averett University 16:1; Manna University 10:1.

AU vs. Manna University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, AU or Manna University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manna University than AU ($12,736 vs. $23,471).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 21.1% lower than at Manna University ($14,530 vs. $18,408).
• Averett University is 323.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than Manna University (about $29,445 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $9,105.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 323.4% higher at AU than at Manna University (about $29,445 more per year; $38,550.00 vs. $9,105.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Averett University than at Manna University (99% vs. 33%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 494.4% larger than aid received by Manna University students ($29,998 vs. $5,047).

AU vs. Manna University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, AU or Manna University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Manna University and AU.

• Manna University reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 926/1143.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Averett University 15/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: AU - Test optional; Manna University - Open admission.
• AU has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Manna University (52.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at AU vs. 32.7% at Manna University.

AU vs. Manna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for AU and Manna University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Averett University's six-year graduation rate is 41%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Manna University.
• Graduates from Averett University have median earnings of about $48,400 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Manna University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.