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Overview |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | AAC | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 263 students)
Manchester University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at AAC than Manchester University ($35,404.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than AAC ($18,024 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 1.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,500 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 60.6% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($28,535 vs. $17,764)
Manchester University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 50 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or AAC? 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 AAC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $11,700 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/