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Overview |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Cleveland State | ||
| 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Cleveland State?
- Manchester University is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.8% higher at Manchester University than Cleveland State University ($34,504.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Manchester University ($15,719 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 32.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($10,694 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 202.4% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($28,535 vs. $9,436)
Manchester University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 15 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Cleveland State University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,100)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/