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Overview |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 394 students)
Manchester University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or FWBBC?
- Manchester University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Manchester University than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($34,504.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than FWBBC ($18,024 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 30.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,170 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Free Will Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 107.7% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($28,535 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Manchester University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $10,600 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/