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Overview |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 50% | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 227 students)
Manchester University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Centra College?
- Manchester University is 273.4% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 273.4% higher at Manchester University than Centra College ($34,504.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Centra College ($18,024 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 13.7% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,406 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 339.3% larger than aid received Centra College ($28,535 vs. $6,495)
Manchester University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Centra College (40%)
Manchester University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Centra 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 Centra College and Manchester University.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/