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Overview |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 116 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 116 students)
Manchester University vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or MCA?
- Manchester University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than MCA for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Manchester University than Memphis College of Art ($34,504.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 20.3% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,890 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Memphis College of Art (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($28,535 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MCA (3.33)
Manchester University vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or MCA? 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 MCA and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Memphis College of Art (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $12,200 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $29,900)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/