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Overview |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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 Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,031 students)
Manchester University vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Grace Christian University?
- Manchester University is 159% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159% higher at Manchester University than Grace Christian University ($34,504.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Manchester University ($12,988 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 21.1% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,830 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Grace Christian University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 176.4% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($28,535 vs. $10,323)
Manchester University vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Grace Christian 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 Grace Christian University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Grace Christian University (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/