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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul Franklin College of Indiana EIU BSU Northern Illinois Lincoln University of Missouri KU Dominican IU HCC| Chicago State University | Manchester University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,217 students)
CSU vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 350.7% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 350.7% higher at Manchester University than Chicago State University ($34,504.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Manchester University ($6,446 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 29% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,694 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 79.6% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($28,535 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 138 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Manchester University? 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 Manchester University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Chicago State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $3,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,300)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/