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Overview |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Stark is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (3,446 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Kent State University at Stark?
- Manchester University is 395.6% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.7% higher at Manchester University than Kent State University at Stark ($34,504.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Manchester University ($10,177 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 20.4% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,882 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Kent State University at Stark (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 533% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($28,535 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Manchester University vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Kent State University at Stark (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/