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Overview |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
Manchester University | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Bard 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
- Bard College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Bard College?
- Bard College is 73.3% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.3% higher at Bard College than Manchester University ($59,800.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Bard College ($18,024 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 60.7% lower than costs at Bard College ($10,694 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Bard College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 87.8% larger than aid received Manchester University ($53,584 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Manchester University vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Bard 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 Bard College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Manchester University (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $500 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,600)
- Bard College students graduate with a $806 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,194 vs. $27,000)
- Bard College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/