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Overview |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 3,701 | ||
| 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 | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Marian | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Marian?
- Marian University is 9% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Marian than Manchester University ($37,600.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Marian ($18,024 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 12.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,694 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Manchester University ($28,904 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 13 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Marian? 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 Marian and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Manchester University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- Marian University and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marian University 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 Marian students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/