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Overview |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Alma College than Manchester University ($45,346.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Alma College ($18,024 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 18% lower than costs at Alma College ($10,694 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Manchester University ($34,736 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 97 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Manchester University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Manchester University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,100)
- Alma College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/