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Overview |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or NEC?
- New England College is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at NEC than Manchester University ($40,178.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than NEC ($18,024 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 57.1% lower than costs at New England College ($10,694 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Manchester University ($29,272 vs. $28,535)
Manchester University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or NEC? 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 NEC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than New England College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,700 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College 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 NEC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/