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Overview |
Manchester University | Grace Bible College | ||
| 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 Bible College | ||
| 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 Bible College | ||
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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 Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Grace Bible College | ||
| 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 Bible College | ||
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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 Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Grace Bible College | ||
| 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 Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 1,031 students)
Manchester University vs. Grace Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Grace Bible College?
- Manchester University is 159% more expensive to attend than Grace Bible College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159% higher at Manchester University than Grace Bible College ($34,504.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Bible College than Manchester University ($12,988 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Bible College 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 Bible College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 176.4% larger than aid received Grace Bible College ($28,535 vs. $10,323)
Manchester University vs. Grace Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Grace Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Bible College or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Grace Bible College (3.03)
- Grace Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Grace Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Grace Bible 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 Grace Bible College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Grace Bible College (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Grace Bible College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Bible College students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Bible College 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 Bible College 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/