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Overview |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Hood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Hood?
- Hood College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Hood than Manchester University ($43,800.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Hood ($18,024 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 27.2% lower than costs at Hood College ($10,694 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Hood College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 19.3% larger than aid received Manchester University ($34,047 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Hood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.41) as students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Hood? 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 Hood and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Manchester University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,100)
- Hood College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hood College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/