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Overview |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Morehead, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 8,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | moreheadstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $13,966 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $9,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $10,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $12,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 7,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Morehead State University | ||
| 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
- Morehead State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (8,807 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Morehead State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Morehead State University?
- Manchester University is 273.4% more expensive to attend than Morehead State University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at Manchester University than Morehead State University ($34,504.00 vs. $13,966.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morehead State University than Manchester University ($10,991 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morehead State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,626 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Morehead State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 135% larger than aid received Morehead State University ($28,535 vs. $12,140)
Manchester University vs. Morehead State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Morehead State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morehead State University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Morehead State University (1047) is 34 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Morehead State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Morehead State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Morehead State University has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Morehead State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Morehead State 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 Morehead State University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Morehead State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Morehead State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,400)
- Morehead State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morehead State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morehead State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/