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Overview |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $27,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $27,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $15,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $17,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Villa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Manchester University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 545 students)
Manchester University vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Villa?
- Manchester University is 30% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Manchester University than Villa Maria College ($35,800.00 vs. $27,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Manchester University ($15,687 vs. $19,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 15.9% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,620 vs. $11,154)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Villa Maria College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($28,959 vs. $17,794)
Manchester University vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or Manchester University .
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Villa (86.7%)
Manchester University vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Villa? 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 Villa and Manchester University.
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/