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Overview |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | KWC | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 834 students)
Manchester University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or KWC?
- Manchester University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Manchester University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($35,800.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than KWC ($19,367 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 3.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($11,154 vs. $11,526)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($28,959 vs. $22,561)
Manchester University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 35 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than KWC (67%)
Manchester University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or KWC? 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 KWC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $3,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/