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Overview |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 896 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $39,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $39,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $25,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $26,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,052 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 673 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | MIAD | ||
| 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
- Manchester University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 896 students)
Manchester University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($39,380.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at MIAD than Manchester University ($39,380.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than MIAD ($18,024 vs. $25,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 7.5% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,950 vs. $10,694)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($28,535 vs. $26,216)
Manchester University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than MIAD (64%)
Manchester University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Manchester University (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $6,100 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 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 MIAD students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/