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Overview |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Willamette University than Manchester University ($45,000.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Willamette University ($18,024 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 34.1% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,694 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 3% larger than aid received Willamette University ($28,535 vs. $27,700)
Manchester University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Manchester University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 215 points higher than at Manchester University (1013)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Manchester University (23)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Manchester University (3.41)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Manchester University (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,100)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manchester University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/