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Overview |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,217 students)
GSU vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 359.3% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.7% higher at Manchester University than Governors State University ($34,504.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Manchester University ($9,833 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 2.9% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,694 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Manchester University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 138% larger than aid received Governors State University ($28,535 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 102 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,100)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/