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Overview |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | St. Andrews University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 809 students)
Manchester University vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or St. Andrews University?
- Manchester University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Manchester University than St. Andrews University ($34,504.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than St. Andrews University ($18,024 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 7.3% lower than costs at St. Andrews University ($10,694 vs. $11,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 67.6% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($28,535 vs. $17,026)
Manchester University vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 95 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
Manchester University vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or St. Andrews University? 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 St. Andrews University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than St. Andrews University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $5,700 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/