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Overview |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 76.1% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at Dickinson College than Manchester University ($60,776.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Dickinson College ($18,024 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 49% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($10,694 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 38.6% larger than aid received Manchester University ($39,554 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Manchester University .
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Manchester University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Manchester University (84% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,100)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/