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Overview |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or WVSU?
- Manchester University is 324.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.8% higher at Manchester University than West Virginia State University ($34,504.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Manchester University ($11,684 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 14.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,694 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 200.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($28,535 vs. $9,482)
Manchester University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 86 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than West Virginia State University (51% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $9,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/