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Overview |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Manchester University is 339.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Manchester University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($34,504.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Manchester University ($9,529 vs. $18,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 9.2% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,694 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 223.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,535 vs. $8,830)
Manchester University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 31 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Manchester University has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Manchester University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (51% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,500 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/