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Overview |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Hammond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 9,194 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | purduecal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $7,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $5,703 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,810 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,908 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Purdue Calumet | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Purdue Calumet Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Purdue Calumet?
- Manchester University is 411.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at Manchester University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($34,504.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Manchester University ($10,908 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 41.5% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,560 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 400.4% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($28,535 vs. $5,703)
Manchester University vs. Purdue Calumet Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Purdue Calumet? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Calumet or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 53 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Manchester University vs. Purdue Calumet Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Purdue Calumet? 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 Purdue Calumet and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $400 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/