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Overview |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $54,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $54,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $44,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $26,324 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 1,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | UArts | ||
| 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
- The University of the Arts is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,207 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($54,010.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at UArts than Manchester University ($54,010.00 vs. $35,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than UArts ($19,367 vs. $44,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 70.6% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,154 vs. $19,028)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 10% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($28,959 vs. $26,324)
Manchester University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 32 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UArts (23)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UArts (78.2%)
Manchester University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or UArts? 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 UArts and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Manchester University (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $7,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Manchester University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/