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Overview |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $17,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $44,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $38,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 63.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 298 students)
Manchester University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 78.5% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at Simon's Rock than Manchester University ($61,600.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Simon's Rock ($18,024 vs. $44,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 60.8% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($10,694 vs. $17,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College at Simon's Rock students is 33.6% larger than aid received Manchester University ($38,119 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Simon's Rock students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Manchester University.
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Simon's Rock students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/