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Overview |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Benedict College?
- Manchester University is 136.3% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Manchester University than Benedict College ($34,504.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Manchester University ($17,845 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 62% lower than costs at Manchester University ($6,600 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 136% larger than aid received Benedict College ($28,535 vs. $12,093)
Manchester University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Manchester University .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Benedict College (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $25,000)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/