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Overview |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,213 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $36,454 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $36,454 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $9,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $22,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $26,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 1,652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 1,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Loras College | ||
| 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
- Loras College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,213 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($36,454.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Loras College than Manchester University ($36,454.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Loras College ($19,367 vs. $22,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 15.4% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,668 vs. $11,154)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Loras College ($28,959 vs. $26,030)
Manchester University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 75 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Manchester University (91.3%)
Manchester University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Loras College? 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 Loras College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Manchester University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,100)
- Loras College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/