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Overview |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $11,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $11,473 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,870 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,626 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | KY State | ||
| 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or KY State?
- Manchester University is 339.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.1% higher at Manchester University than Kentucky State University ($34,504.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Manchester University ($11,473 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 32.4% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,076 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 245.6% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($28,535 vs. $8,257)
Manchester University vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 82 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or KY State? 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 KY State and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Kentucky State University (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $11,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $31,000)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/