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Overview |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (1,217 students vs. 357 students)
Manchester University vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Wells?
- Manchester University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Manchester University than Wells College ($34,504.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Wells ($18,024 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 38.4% lower than costs at Wells College ($10,694 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Wells College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Wells College ($28,535 vs. $28,212)
Manchester University vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 2 points higher than at Wells (1011)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wells (23)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Wells? 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 Wells and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Manchester University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,500)
- Wells College and Manchester University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wells 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 Wells students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/