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Overview |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $34,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $34,596 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $22,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $26,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 1,193 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 765 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | LEC | ||
| 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 942 students)
Manchester University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or LEC?
- Manchester University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Manchester University than Lake Erie College ($35,800.00 vs. $34,596.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than LEC ($19,367 vs. $22,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 3.9% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($11,154 vs. $11,592)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Lake Erie College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($28,959 vs. $26,289)
Manchester University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 24 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than LEC (64.1%)
Manchester University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or LEC? 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 LEC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Manchester University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $5,500 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/