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Overview |
Manchester University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 2,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $48,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $48,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $12,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $23,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $39,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 3,856 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 3,223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Manchester University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 36% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at McDaniel College than Manchester University ($48,672.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than McDaniel College ($19,367 vs. $23,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 12.9% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,154 vs. $12,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 38.1% larger than aid received Manchester University ($39,979 vs. $28,959)
Manchester University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 61 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than McDaniel College (83.6%)
Manchester University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Manchester University (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $42,100)
- McDaniel College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/