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Overview |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,122 students)
Manchester University vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or CSE?
- Manchester University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Manchester University than College of Saint Elizabeth ($34,504.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than CSE ($18,024 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 19.2% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($10,694 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 4.8% larger than aid received Manchester University ($29,905 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 207 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or CSE? 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 CSE and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $3,400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,100)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/