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Overview |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 172 students)
Manchester University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at PAFA than Manchester University ($40,500.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than PAFA ($18,024 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 63.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($10,694 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 77.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($28,535 vs. $16,087)
Manchester University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Manchester University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Manchester University (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $20,100 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/