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Overview |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or SAU?
- Manchester University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Manchester University than Spring Arbor University ($34,504.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than SAU ($18,024 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 0.4% lower than costs at Manchester University ($10,652 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 38% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($28,535 vs. $20,677)
Manchester University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 60 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than SAU (47.3%)
Manchester University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or SAU? 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 SAU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Manchester University (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,100)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/