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Overview |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 318 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.5% | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | - | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | SMFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 492 students)
Manchester University vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at SMFA than Manchester University ($39,928.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than SMFA ($18,024 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 38.9% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($10,694 vs. $14,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 82.6% larger than aid received School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($28,535 vs. $15,629)
Manchester University vs. SMFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Manchester University .
- SMFA has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at SMFA is higher than Manchester University (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $7,800 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,300)
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- SMFA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/