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Overview |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,217 students)
Indiana State vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 265% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Manchester University than Indiana State University ($34,504.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Manchester University ($12,688 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 6.1% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,694 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 164.2% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($28,535 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 103 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Indiana State vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Indiana State University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/