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Overview |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | SNU | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or SNU?
- Manchester University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.8% higher at Manchester University than Southern Nazarene University ($34,504.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than SNU ($18,024 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 35.4% lower than costs at Manchester University ($7,900 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Southern Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 43% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($28,535 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SNU (3.3)
Manchester University vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or SNU? 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 SNU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Southern Nazarene University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,100)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/