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Overview |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 9,918 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $13,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $13,524 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $13,154 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $12,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 9,548 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 7,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| 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 | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Ferris State University | ||
| 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
- Ferris State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (9,918 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Ferris State University?
- Manchester University is 164.7% more expensive to attend than Ferris State University for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.7% higher at Manchester University than Ferris State University ($35,800.00 vs. $13,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferris State University than Manchester University ($13,154 vs. $19,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 4.6% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,660 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 125.8% larger than aid received Ferris State University ($28,959 vs. $12,823)
Manchester University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 4 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Ferris State University (80.6%)
Manchester University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Ferris State University? 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 Ferris State University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Ferris State University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,100)
- Ferris State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,179 vs. $27,000)
- Ferris State University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferris State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/