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Overview |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Spalding | ||
| 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Spalding?
- Manchester University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at Manchester University than Spalding University ($34,504.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Spalding ($18,024 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 28.8% lower than costs at Manchester University ($8,300 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 75% larger than aid received Spalding University ($28,535 vs. $16,307)
Manchester University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 43 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Spalding University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,100)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/