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Overview |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $35,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $35,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $19,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $28,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 2,470 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 2,255 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 1,175 students)
IU East vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 377.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Manchester University than Indiana University East ($35,800.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Manchester University ($9,484 vs. $19,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 8.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,244 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 280.9% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($28,959 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 52 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Indiana University East (51% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $9,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/