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Overview |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,800 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,154 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,367 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,959 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,470 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 2,255 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 1,175 students)
Manchester University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or WKU?
- Manchester University is 213% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($35,800.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Manchester University than Western Kentucky University ($35,800.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Manchester University ($12,054 vs. $19,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 8% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($11,154 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 165.5% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($28,959 vs. $10,906)
Manchester University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 34 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Manchester University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Manchester University (91.3%)
Manchester University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or WKU? 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 WKU and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Western Kentucky University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $5,000 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU 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/