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Overview |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 869 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Thomas College | ||
| 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Thomas College?
- Manchester University is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Manchester University than Thomas College ($34,504.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Thomas College ($18,024 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 12.2% lower than costs at Thomas College ($10,694 vs. $11,998)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Thomas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Thomas College ($28,535 vs. $20,732)
Manchester University vs. Thomas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or Manchester University .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Thomas College? 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 Thomas College and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Thomas College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,000)
- Thomas College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Thomas College 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/