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Overview |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | ocac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $33,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $33,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OCAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $281 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | OCAC | ||
| 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 OCAC based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 137 students)
Manchester University vs. OCAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or OCAC?
- Manchester University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Manchester University than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($34,504.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 6.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,000 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($28,535 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or OCAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OCAC or Manchester University .
Manchester University vs. OCAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or OCAC? 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 OCAC and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $10,100 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,000)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,250)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($279 vs. $281)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC 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/