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Overview |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Marshall University?
- Manchester University is 385.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Manchester University than Marshall University ($35,800.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Manchester University ($9,734 vs. $19,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 15.2% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,154 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 140.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($28,959 vs. $12,024)
Manchester University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 15 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Manchester University (91.3%)
Manchester University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Marshall University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/